Delores “Joan” Hayes, 83, of Mannington, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Fairmont Medical Center.
She was born July 13, 1938 at Mannington, a daughter of the late William J. Hendershot and Helen Higginbotham Hendershot.
Joan is survived by her son, Dennis and Louise Hayes of Mannington; five grandchildren, Sandra and Donnie Malone of Mannington, William and Jessica Hayes of Irwin, PA, Hannah Hayes and significant other, Adam Hibbs of Mannington, Nicholas Hayes and significant other Kailyn Boyd of Mannington, and Rachael Hayes and significant other Dylan Stout of Mannington; 5 great-grandchildren, Bella, Jacob, Kimberly, Sophia and Liam; one brother, William (Becky) Hendershot of Mannington; three sisters-in-law, Juanita Mafield of Mannington, Barb Hayes of Mannington, and Dorothy Hendershot of Mannington; a brother-in-law, Jack Hayes of Hundred; several nieces and nephews and cousins; close friends in Norton, Ohio, Chris, Suzanne and Braxden Boyer, and Diane Ward with whom she was close too; and her longtime friend and companion, Ronald Powell Sr. of Mannington.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Everett Hayes who died on March 3, 1997; three siblings, Jean (Lloyd) Clark, Frederick Jack Hendershot, and Karen Sue (Ron) Kirsch; and her sister-in-law, Wilma “Jackie” Hendershot.
Joan was a graduate of Mannington High School Class of 1956. She lived 61 years in Akron/Norton area of Ohio. She was employed in the grocery store industry for A&P and Giant Eagle. She was a member of the Dents Run Baptist Church as well as the Grace Brethren Church of Norton during her time living in Ohio. Joan was a homemaker who enjoyed time with her church’s widows group. She loved being a grandmother and valued her family very much!
Family and friends may call Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St. in Mannington, WV on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 2-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, October 4, 2021 beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Doug Cyphers officiating. Interment will follow at the Greene Cemetery on Dents Run. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home facebook page.
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THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR MY FAMILY WISH I COULD BE THERE DENNY HUGS AND KISSES FOR CUZ
I'm Sorry for your loss Dennis and Louise.🙏🙏
So sad to get this news. Joan was a dear Angel to me when I needed one the most. My love to her family.
Kevin and I send our deepest condolences to all the family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...
So very sorry to learn of the passing of Joan. A wonderful lady which is reflected in her family. She will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My thoughts and prayers for your families loss.
Sincerely,
Ken Kormendy
Dennis and Louise,
Joan was always "a Sweet, Sweet Lady" and deeply devoted to all her "GRANDS". Its wonderful that she got to spend
more time with family these last years. We know she will be greatly missed!
Our deepest sympathy to All the Hayes family.
Valerie And Dennis
Denny and family so sorry to hear about Joan.my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our most sincere condolences to this entire family. We have known and loved her most of our lives. Rest In Peace beautiful angel.
Joan was the sweetest best person I have ever known. I grew up next to her and Ike in Akron on Chalker. So many memories!!! You will be missed by all.
So sorry
So sorry about your mom! She was so special to our family! Loved her so much! Love and hugs to you Denny and Louise and your family!!❤
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
I was so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was a wonderful lady. Prayers going up for your family.
We would like to Express our heartfelt sympathy to the family. Joan was a dear friend and classmate of Sara. Sara and John Pascoe
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joan was very special to me and my family and we will miss her deeply. So sorry I could not be there.
I can't imagine the pain the family(and friends) must be in but I offer my deepest condolences. She had a beautiful smile and a heart to match. May she rest in peace💙