Wilma Marie Woodie Hayes, 97, of Mocksville, died Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home.

She was born May 3, 1928, in Wilkes County, to the late James Rossie and Cleo Viola Eller Woodie. Mrs. Hayes had run her own beauty shop for years, and had worked for Davie County Home Health for 15 years. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hayes had been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina's most prestigious honors given by the governor for exemplary service to the state and community above and beyond the call of duty.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Theodore Hayes, Sr.; two sisters; and two brothers.

Survivors include children, Teddy Hayes (Runella), Debbie Robins, and Larry Hayes (Millie), all of Mocksville; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 25, at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Jimmy Lancaster officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Trellis Supportive Care, 377 Hospital Street, Ste. 103, Mocksville, NC 27028; or Liberty United Methodist Church, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville, NC 27028.

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