Marian Barnes Hayes, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2020, while under the compassionate care of the staff at McCall Hospice House/Open Arms Hospice in Simpsonville, SC.
McCall’s cared for her and her caretakers, Mary Gene, Bill, Ida and Bambi as her life with cancer came to an end and what a life she had!
A Greenville County native, daughter of the late Gene Wylie Hayes and Mary Louisa Barnes Hayes.
A graduate of Greer High School and Winthrop College, a Special Education Teacher and Administrator in the Greenville County public school system.
A number of years ago Marian penned her own obituary. She wrote: “Marian was born in Sumter, SC, which was always a sore point with her. In her adult years, she liked to tell people “I was born when my family was living in Charleston,” and let her listeners draw their own conclusions. Marian grew up in Greer, and her memories of her childhood were pleasant.
When she was 9 years old, she had what would prove to be a life-changing experience. She read the book “Angel Unaware” written in 1953 by Dale Evans about her child who had been born with Down Syndrome, a little girl who lived less than three years, but whose life as told by her mother changed the way that America viewed children with mental retardation. Marian’s vision of herself became that of a teacher of handicapped children.
Attended Winthrop College, earned a degree in special education, and began teaching an elementary special education class at Berea Elementary. She missed her college graduation in order to observe the class that she would be teaching at the end of the Christmas break. She loved teaching, the Berea community; and he taught there for nine years. Though she held several jobs in the field of special education, she used to say that the only years that were nostalgic for her were those happy years at Berea.
After retirement, she occupied her time with the League of Women Voters, the Alpha Delta Kappa, and exercise class at the Greer Athletic Club.
When her mother, due to ill health, went to a care facility, Marian became an even more patient caregiver and guardian of her mother's peace of mind.
A member of Memorial United Methodist Church, her childhood church, which she rejoined in her adult years; enjoyed travelling, and especially enjoyed cruising. However, her happiest vacation memories are those of her childhood when her family would take a week-long trip to one of the South Carolina beaches.
In her young adulthood, she became a cat lover and remained so throughout the rest of her life. She used to laugh and call herself an old maid lady with a cat.
Marian was a good friend and had good friends. Though she never married, she was privileged to have had several deep, and years-long relationships which enriched her life enormously and for which she was extremely grateful. With love, Marian bids you all goodbye.”
Survived by sisters, Mary Gene Hayes and Susan Hayes; brother, Thomas Hayes; devoted companion and partner, Bill Sharpton; and many relatives and friends.
Memorial service held at 12:00 pm, Monday, February 17, 2020, at The Wood Mortuary, officiated by the Rev. Beth Templeton.
A gathering for community and food followed at Memorial United Methodist Church Social Hall.
Memorial gifts made to Memorial United Methodist Church, Greer, SC or Miracle Hill Ministries, Greenville, SC 29602.
The Wood Mortuary
Greer, SC
McCall’s cared for her and her caretakers, Mary Gene, Bill, Ida and Bambi as her life with cancer came to an end and what a life she had!
A Greenville County native, daughter of the late Gene Wylie Hayes and Mary Louisa Barnes Hayes.
A graduate of Greer High School and Winthrop College, a Special Education Teacher and Administrator in the Greenville County public school system.
A number of years ago Marian penned her own obituary. She wrote: “Marian was born in Sumter, SC, which was always a sore point with her. In her adult years, she liked to tell people “I was born when my family was living in Charleston,” and let her listeners draw their own conclusions. Marian grew up in Greer, and her memories of her childhood were pleasant.
When she was 9 years old, she had what would prove to be a life-changing experience. She read the book “Angel Unaware” written in 1953 by Dale Evans about her child who had been born with Down Syndrome, a little girl who lived less than three years, but whose life as told by her mother changed the way that America viewed children with mental retardation. Marian’s vision of herself became that of a teacher of handicapped children.
Attended Winthrop College, earned a degree in special education, and began teaching an elementary special education class at Berea Elementary. She missed her college graduation in order to observe the class that she would be teaching at the end of the Christmas break. She loved teaching, the Berea community; and he taught there for nine years. Though she held several jobs in the field of special education, she used to say that the only years that were nostalgic for her were those happy years at Berea.
After retirement, she occupied her time with the League of Women Voters, the Alpha Delta Kappa, and exercise class at the Greer Athletic Club.
When her mother, due to ill health, went to a care facility, Marian became an even more patient caregiver and guardian of her mother's peace of mind.
A member of Memorial United Methodist Church, her childhood church, which she rejoined in her adult years; enjoyed travelling, and especially enjoyed cruising. However, her happiest vacation memories are those of her childhood when her family would take a week-long trip to one of the South Carolina beaches.
In her young adulthood, she became a cat lover and remained so throughout the rest of her life. She used to laugh and call herself an old maid lady with a cat.
Marian was a good friend and had good friends. Though she never married, she was privileged to have had several deep, and years-long relationships which enriched her life enormously and for which she was extremely grateful. With love, Marian bids you all goodbye.”
Survived by sisters, Mary Gene Hayes and Susan Hayes; brother, Thomas Hayes; devoted companion and partner, Bill Sharpton; and many relatives and friends.
Memorial service held at 12:00 pm, Monday, February 17, 2020, at The Wood Mortuary, officiated by the Rev. Beth Templeton.
A gathering for community and food followed at Memorial United Methodist Church Social Hall.
Memorial gifts made to Memorial United Methodist Church, Greer, SC or Miracle Hill Ministries, Greenville, SC 29602.
The Wood Mortuary
Greer, SC
Marian Barnes Hayes, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2020, while under the compassionate care of the staff at McCall Hospice House/Open Arms Hospice in Simpsonville, SC.
McCall’s cared for her and her caretakers, Mary Gene, Bill, Ida and Bambi as her life with cancer came to an end and what a life she had!
A Greenville County native, daughter of the late Gene Wylie Hayes and Mary Louisa Barnes Hayes.
A graduate of Greer High School and Winthrop College, a Special Education Teacher and Administrator in the Greenville County public school system.
A number of years ago Marian penned her own obituary. She wrote: “Marian was born in Sumter, SC, which was always a sore point with her. In her adult years, she liked to tell people “I was born when my family was living in Charleston,” and let her listeners draw their own conclusions. Marian grew up in Greer, and her memories of her childhood were pleasant.
When she was 9 years old, she had what would prove to be a life-changing experience. She read the book “Angel Unaware” written in 1953 by Dale Evans about her child who had been born with Down Syndrome, a little girl who lived less than three years, but whose life as told by her mother changed the way that America viewed children with mental retardation. Marian’s vision of herself became that of a teacher of handicapped children.
Attended Winthrop College, earned a degree in special education, and began teaching an elementary special education class at Berea Elementary. She missed her college graduation in order to observe the class that she would be teaching at the end of the Christmas break. She loved teaching, the Berea community; and he taught there for nine years. Though she held several jobs in the field of special education, she used to say that the only years that were nostalgic for her were those happy years at Berea.
After retirement, she occupied her time with the League of Women Voters, the Alpha Delta Kappa, and exercise class at the Greer Athletic Club.
When her mother, due to ill health, went to a care facility, Marian became an even more patient caregiver and guardian of her mother's peace of mind.
A member of Memorial United Methodist Church, her childhood church, which she rejoined in her adult years; enjoyed travelling, and especially enjoyed cruising. However, her happiest vacation memories are those of her childhood when her family would take a week-long trip to one of the South Carolina beaches.
In her young adulthood, she became a cat lover and remained so throughout the rest of her life. She used to laugh and call herself an old maid lady with a cat.
Marian was a good friend and had good friends. Though she never married, she was privileged to have had several deep, and years-long relationships which enriched her life enormously and for which she was extremely grateful. With love, Marian bids you all goodbye.”
Survived by sisters, Mary Gene Hayes and Susan Hayes; brother, Thomas Hayes; devoted companion and partner, Bill Sharpton; and many relatives and friends.
Memorial service held at 12:00 pm, Monday, February 17, 2020, at The Wood Mortuary, officiated by the Rev. Beth Templeton.
A gathering for community and food followed at Memorial United Methodist Church Social Hall.
Memorial gifts made to Memorial United Methodist Church, Greer, SC or Miracle Hill Ministries, Greenville, SC 29602.
The Wood Mortuary
Greer, SC
McCall’s cared for her and her caretakers, Mary Gene, Bill, Ida and Bambi as her life with cancer came to an end and what a life she had!
A Greenville County native, daughter of the late Gene Wylie Hayes and Mary Louisa Barnes Hayes.
A graduate of Greer High School and Winthrop College, a Special Education Teacher and Administrator in the Greenville County public school system.
A number of years ago Marian penned her own obituary. She wrote: “Marian was born in Sumter, SC, which was always a sore point with her. In her adult years, she liked to tell people “I was born when my family was living in Charleston,” and let her listeners draw their own conclusions. Marian grew up in Greer, and her memories of her childhood were pleasant.
When she was 9 years old, she had what would prove to be a life-changing experience. She read the book “Angel Unaware” written in 1953 by Dale Evans about her child who had been born with Down Syndrome, a little girl who lived less than three years, but whose life as told by her mother changed the way that America viewed children with mental retardation. Marian’s vision of herself became that of a teacher of handicapped children.
Attended Winthrop College, earned a degree in special education, and began teaching an elementary special education class at Berea Elementary. She missed her college graduation in order to observe the class that she would be teaching at the end of the Christmas break. She loved teaching, the Berea community; and he taught there for nine years. Though she held several jobs in the field of special education, she used to say that the only years that were nostalgic for her were those happy years at Berea.
After retirement, she occupied her time with the League of Women Voters, the Alpha Delta Kappa, and exercise class at the Greer Athletic Club.
When her mother, due to ill health, went to a care facility, Marian became an even more patient caregiver and guardian of her mother's peace of mind.
A member of Memorial United Methodist Church, her childhood church, which she rejoined in her adult years; enjoyed travelling, and especially enjoyed cruising. However, her happiest vacation memories are those of her childhood when her family would take a week-long trip to one of the South Carolina beaches.
In her young adulthood, she became a cat lover and remained so throughout the rest of her life. She used to laugh and call herself an old maid lady with a cat.
Marian was a good friend and had good friends. Though she never married, she was privileged to have had several deep, and years-long relationships which enriched her life enormously and for which she was extremely grateful. With love, Marian bids you all goodbye.”
Survived by sisters, Mary Gene Hayes and Susan Hayes; brother, Thomas Hayes; devoted companion and partner, Bill Sharpton; and many relatives and friends.
Memorial service held at 12:00 pm, Monday, February 17, 2020, at The Wood Mortuary, officiated by the Rev. Beth Templeton.
A gathering for community and food followed at Memorial United Methodist Church Social Hall.
Memorial gifts made to Memorial United Methodist Church, Greer, SC or Miracle Hill Ministries, Greenville, SC 29602.
The Wood Mortuary
Greer, SC
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