Mary Hayes Steed, age 85, of Marietta, NC died on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Marietta, NC on February 18, 1924 to James Luther Hayes, Sr. and Emma Foy Frank Hayes. She previously worked as a CRNA at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC.

She is survived by three daughters, Susan Steed Ellis of Pauley\\chr(39)s Island, SC, Gina Steed Harrison of Pittsboro, NC and Tim Steed Brown of Clover, SC; one brother, James Luther Hayes, Jr. of Marietta, NC; one sister, Pat Epting; and six grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 12:30 PM at Olivet United Methodist Church with Rev. Harold Salmon officiating. A visitation will be held from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM before the service.