Nell Hayes Mcwhorter

Nell LaMarr Hayes McWhorter, 80, of Monroe North Carolina passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Levine-Dickson Hospice Home in Charlotte, NC.

Nell was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Melvin Clay McWhorter. She was the daughter of the late Aaron Paul Hayes and Sara Nell McCain Hayes, and was a long-time member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Lancaster, SC.

Nell worked at Prospect Elementary School for over 40 years and after retiring, returned as a substitute teacher. She was passionate about the young children and was adored by the teaching staff. Nell especially looked out for the children with special needs and those who came from a troubled home. Her heart was always with the underdog. She made sure that they were loved and cared for during the school day. She was a straight shooter with a wicked sense of humor who was loved by so many.

Nell is survived by daughters Sherrie McWhorter (Diane Stevio), Lori Thomas (Randy) and Leslie Schlappich (Patrick), and her sister, Delores Hinson. She was blessed with three grandchildren, Brittany Lowery (Dustin), Greyson Cook, Logan Schlappich. Nell is also survived by her sister-in-law Cathy Griffin (Steve).

In addition to her parents and her husband, Nell was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Carroll Whitaker.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Brookdale Memory Care in Monroe for their loving care of Nell during the past year…and to all the friends and neighbors who showed her love and concern, especially after the passing of her adoring husband.

Due to the current Covid-19 concerns, a private service will be held for the family at Gordon Funeral Chapel with entombment at Lakeland Memorial Park. If you’d like to pay your respects, you may stop by Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112 from 3:00PM until 5:00PM on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

She was one of a kind and we will miss her quick wit and beautiful smile.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Turning Point Services, PO Box 952 Monroe, NC 28111.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112 is caring for the McWhorter Family.