Darlene "Sue" Hayes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Darlene Sue (Gray) Hayes was born on October 28, 1939 in Bunker, Missouri to Charles and Ida Belle (Inman) Gray and passed away on February 22, 2019 in the Salem Memorial District Hospital of Salem, Missouri at the age of seventy-nine years. Sue, as she was fondly known, grew up and attended school in Bunker, Missouri. On April 15, 1960, Sue was united in marriage to James Joseph Hayes in Bunker and to this union two children were born. Sue was a teacher and taught school in Bunker for 30 years. She enjoyed crafts, playing piano, going to church. She was a great cook and enjoyed making meals for her family and made the best brownies! Sue loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Salem. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Ida Belle Gray; son, Dennis Hayes; step grandson, Christopher Polk; two brothers, Lindell Gray and Edgar Gene Gray; and one sister, Pauline Gray. Survivors include her husband Joe Hayes of the home in Salem, MO; daughter, Denise Polk and husband, Gary of Salem, MO; grandchildren, Derrick Hayes of West Plains, MO, Vanessa Williams and husband, Thomas of West Plains, MO, DeeAndra Thompson and husband, Jordan of Salem, MO, Zach Hayes of West Plains, MO, Whitney Polk of Springfield, MO, and Hayden Polk of Salem, MO; five great grandchildren; extended family and friends. Sue will be sadly and deeply missed, but fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral Service for Darlene "Sue" Hayes was held February 24, 2019 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Clay Harper officiating. Special Music played was: "Amazing Grace" and "In the Garden". Serving as Pallbearers were Derrick Hayes, Zachery Hayes, Jordan Thompson, Hayden Polk, Thomas Williams and Greg Conway. Burial was in the Crossville Cemetery in Bunker, Missouri.

Darlene "Sue" Hayes

October 28, 1939 - February 22, 2019