1937
Margaret Hunter
2019
Margaret Hunter Scott Hayes
July 30, 1937 — October 24, 2019
Funeral services for Margaret Hunter Scott Hayes, 82, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Monroe with Rev. Shawn Hornsby officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Monday, October 28, 2019 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Mrs. Hayes was born July 30, 1937, in Prescott, AR, to parents, Jessie Allena Wylie Scott and Charles Addison Scott, and passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. Her childhood was wonderful on the farm riding horses with her mother and daddy, aunts, uncles and cousins. Then when she was six years old, she had her own pony and continued riding for many years; participating in district and state livestock shows where she entered the Rodeo Queen contests. (This included barrel racing.)
As her daddy’s “boy” she helped drive cattle, helped in the dairy barn, and hauled hay. She helped her mother with cleaning, cooking in the house and gardening. Responsibility for herself was expected as well as responsibility toward grandparents. (Nina Ella Burks Scott and Brad Hunter Scott and Lucille Hutchinson Wylie and George Sandifur Wylie)
After graduation from Prescott High School, she attended and graduated from Henderson State Teachers College (now HSU) in Arkadelphia, AR. In ensuing years, she received a Master’s degree from LA Tech, took post masters courses at LSU, LA Tech and ULM.
After graduation Mrs. Hayes was hired by Louisiana Power and Light (now Entergy) in Ferriday, LA, then soon moved to West Monroe, LA, where she was employed by LP&L for five years. Later Mrs. Hayes taught Home Economics one year at West Monroe High then taught kindergarten four years at West Monroe First United Methodist Church. She then went to work for the Cooperative Extension Service of the LSU Ag Center for thirty plus years. After retirement from the Ag Center she worked 17 years as a docent at Biedenharn Museum and Gardens.
She met her soon to be husband (George Weaks Hayes) on a blind date on New Year’s Eve December 1959 and married six months later. They were married 53 years at the time of his death in 2014. Born to them were two sons, Mahlon Scott Hayes and Michael David Hayes. Mike was killed in an automobile accident in Vicksburg, MS, on July 19, 1997.
Mrs. Hayes had one wonderful granddaughter, Jacqueline Erin Hayes Rowe. She and Christopher Ryan have two sons, Colin Lucas Rowe and Braylon Carter Rowe. Her great-grandsons were a pure joy and kept her busy being involved in their many activities.
Mrs. Hayes was a member of First Methodist churches in Prescott, AR, West Monroe, LA, and Monroe, LA. In these churches she served on numerous committees, Administrative Board, enjoyed many years as a member of the Chancel Choir, and served as Sunday school teacher in youth and adult classes. She was a long-time member in the P.E.O. sisterhood, the West Monroe Rotary Club, and a member of the 20th Century Book Club.
She and George enjoyed a wonderful cruise to Alaska and an extended trip to the US Pacific Northwest and British Columbia in Canada. She also traveled many places in the United States as well as numerous trips to Europe. A frequent travel companion was her sister, Linda Lucille Scott Bemis. Trips to Rome, Italy and Paris, France have been with the church choir as a participant in musical concerts in both cities. One performance celebrated the 75th anniversary of the US troops landing on the beaches of Normandy, France. She had been so blessed to have had a loving, supportive family, husband, and friends.
Survivors include son, Mahlon Scott Hayes and wife Robin; granddaughter, Jacqueline Erin Hayes Rowe and husband Ryan; great-grandsons, Colin Lucas Rowe and Braylon Carter Rowe; sister, Linda Scott Bemis and husband Ted (Edward); niece, Nancy B. Pennington and husband Jerry; and nephews, James Bemis and wife Erin and Andrew Bemis and wife Cheryl.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Rowe, Colin Rowe, Braylon Rowe, James Bemis, Andrew Bemis, and Jerry Pennington. Honorary pallbearers will be Aldersgate Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Michael D. Hayes Memorial Youth Fund c/o the First United Methodist Church Monroe.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Mrs. Hayes was born July 30, 1937, in Prescott, AR, to parents, Jessie Allena Wylie Scott and Charles Addison Scott, and passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019. Her childhood was wonderful on the farm riding horses with her mother and daddy, aunts, uncles and cousins. Then when she was six years old, she had her own pony and continued riding for many years; participating in district and state livestock shows where she entered the Rodeo Queen contests. (This included barrel racing.)
As her daddy’s “boy” she helped drive cattle, helped in the dairy barn, and hauled hay. She helped her mother with cleaning, cooking in the house and gardening. Responsibility for herself was expected as well as responsibility toward grandparents. (Nina Ella Burks Scott and Brad Hunter Scott and Lucille Hutchinson Wylie and George Sandifur Wylie)
After graduation from Prescott High School, she attended and graduated from Henderson State Teachers College (now HSU) in Arkadelphia, AR. In ensuing years, she received a Master’s degree from LA Tech, took post masters courses at LSU, LA Tech and ULM.
After graduation Mrs. Hayes was hired by Louisiana Power and Light (now Entergy) in Ferriday, LA, then soon moved to West Monroe, LA, where she was employed by LP&L for five years. Later Mrs. Hayes taught Home Economics one year at West Monroe High then taught kindergarten four years at West Monroe First United Methodist Church. She then went to work for the Cooperative Extension Service of the LSU Ag Center for thirty plus years. After retirement from the Ag Center she worked 17 years as a docent at Biedenharn Museum and Gardens.
She met her soon to be husband (George Weaks Hayes) on a blind date on New Year’s Eve December 1959 and married six months later. They were married 53 years at the time of his death in 2014. Born to them were two sons, Mahlon Scott Hayes and Michael David Hayes. Mike was killed in an automobile accident in Vicksburg, MS, on July 19, 1997.
Mrs. Hayes had one wonderful granddaughter, Jacqueline Erin Hayes Rowe. She and Christopher Ryan have two sons, Colin Lucas Rowe and Braylon Carter Rowe. Her great-grandsons were a pure joy and kept her busy being involved in their many activities.
Mrs. Hayes was a member of First Methodist churches in Prescott, AR, West Monroe, LA, and Monroe, LA. In these churches she served on numerous committees, Administrative Board, enjoyed many years as a member of the Chancel Choir, and served as Sunday school teacher in youth and adult classes. She was a long-time member in the P.E.O. sisterhood, the West Monroe Rotary Club, and a member of the 20th Century Book Club.
She and George enjoyed a wonderful cruise to Alaska and an extended trip to the US Pacific Northwest and British Columbia in Canada. She also traveled many places in the United States as well as numerous trips to Europe. A frequent travel companion was her sister, Linda Lucille Scott Bemis. Trips to Rome, Italy and Paris, France have been with the church choir as a participant in musical concerts in both cities. One performance celebrated the 75th anniversary of the US troops landing on the beaches of Normandy, France. She had been so blessed to have had a loving, supportive family, husband, and friends.
Survivors include son, Mahlon Scott Hayes and wife Robin; granddaughter, Jacqueline Erin Hayes Rowe and husband Ryan; great-grandsons, Colin Lucas Rowe and Braylon Carter Rowe; sister, Linda Scott Bemis and husband Ted (Edward); niece, Nancy B. Pennington and husband Jerry; and nephews, James Bemis and wife Erin and Andrew Bemis and wife Cheryl.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Rowe, Colin Rowe, Braylon Rowe, James Bemis, Andrew Bemis, and Jerry Pennington. Honorary pallbearers will be Aldersgate Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Michael D. Hayes Memorial Youth Fund c/o the First United Methodist Church Monroe.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
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