Mary Helen (Hayes) Mace

Mary Helen (Hayes) Mace was born September 6, 1935, to Minerva and Luther Hayes, in Salem, Missouri. She passed away November 23, 2024, in Salem, Missouri, at the age of eighty-nine years. In 1955, Mary married Bill Peavey and had one daughter. She later married Roger Dean Mace, August 6, 1977. They were married forty-seven years. Mary went to work at International Shoe Company when she was sixteen years old. When it closed, she went to work at Hagale Industries which was in the same building. She worked forty-five years and six months until she retired. As a young girl, she loved horseback riding on the farm where she was born. She also enjoyed singing. She was in a band when she was a teenager, she could sing and play the guitar. She loved shopping and buying pretty clothes, shoes, and jewelry. She loved Christmas and liked decorating for it. Mary loved to cook, work with her flowers, and spend time with her family and friends. She really enjoyed time with her grandson as he was growing up. She always had dogs. As she was in poor health, she had Mitzi her true companion. They had a lot of good times together playing and taking naps. Mary was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Before her health declined, she enjoyed going to church and participating in the activities until she got where she was unable to go. Mary is survived by her loving husband: Roger Mace of Salem, MO; daughter: Mary Jo Cook and husband Gary of Salem, MO; grandson: Justin Cook and wife Tabatha of Salem, MO, great-grandson: Clayton Biere of Bland, MO; sisters-in-law: Luvena Bell of Rolla, MO, Nell Mace of Mississippi, and Barbara Lewis and husband Jerry of Edgar Springs, MO; brother-in-law: Lora Mace of Salem, MO; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. Preceding her in death were her parents: Luther and Minerva Hayes; father and mother-in-law: Marvin and Alma Mace; brothers: Jim Hayes, Millard Hayes and wife Yuvawn, and Brad Hayes; sisters-in-law: Sharon Mace, Dorothy Goebel, Zelma Borders and husband Paul, and Winnie Hopkins and husband Dexter; and brothers-in-law: Berniece Mace and wife Lou, Frank Mace and wife Marie, Marvin Ed Mace, Lonnie Dale Mace, Danny Mace, and Arthur Bell. Mary will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services for Mary Helen (Hayes) Mace were held Saturday, November 30, 2024, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Charlie Bacon Jr. officiating. Song selections played were “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”, “How Great Thou Art”, and “I’ll Fly Away”. Serving as Pallbearers were Dusty Thomas, Chris Mace, Joe Mace, Justin Cook, Clayton Biere, and Will Douglas. Honorary Pallbearers were Gary Cook, Jerry Lewis, Tim Moloney, Roger Poole, and Lora Mace. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online Condolences may be left at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Mary Helen (Hayes) Mace

September 6, 1935 - November 23, 2024