Margie Lee (Helms) Hayes

Margie Helms Hayes, age 89, of Monroe, went from life to life eternal on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Margie was born on February 6, 1929 in Mineral Springs, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lee Helms and Willie Craig Helms. She grew up in Mineral Springs, NC with her siblings. Margie was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Steve Weldon Hayes; siblings, Katherine Parker, Helen Richard, and Donald Helms. Funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on March 7, 2018, at the Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112, officiated by Pastor Ed Butler and Dr. Perry Comer. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM until 1:45PM at the funeral home prior to the service. Mrs. Hayes is survived by three daughters, Linda Taylor, and husband Donnie; Susan Thomas, and husband Victor, and granddaughter Maggie Thomas, all of Monroe, and Cathy Hayes Godwin; and husband Sandy, of Decatur GA. Grandson Dewayne Taylor, and his wife Karen and two great-grandsons Jacob and Jonathan Taylor of Raleigh, NC. Brother Johnny Helms, and wife Vivian, of Gastonia; two sisters Delane Price, of Monroe and, Joyce Moore, husband Bill of Wilmington; sisters-in-law Wilba Helms and Eleanor B. Hayes. Margie was proud of her family and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren that she loved dearly. She will be remembered by family and friends of her wonderful and giving spirit to those in need. Margie had many friends that she loved and had a special caregiver Louise Price who not only took care of her but provided friendship to her. The family is grateful for these special relationships. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC, 28110, and Mill Grove United Methodist Church, 7311 Mill Grove Rd. Indian Trail, NC, 28079. Gordon Funeral Service Crematory is caring for the Hayes family. Online condolences may be made to www.gordonfuneralservice.com