Maxie J. Hayes, 64, of Hendersonville died Saturday morning, February 28, 2009 at Mission Hospitals St. Joseph Campus following a brief illness. Born in Lexington, NC a daughter of the late Delmar and Fannie Money Hayes, she had been a resident of the area since 1969.
She had been a longtime employee of Rockwell (now Arvin Meritor) and for the last eleven years was employed as the office manager for Timberpeg.
Surviving is her daughter Angela Morse and husband Gary of Flat Rock; a son Trey Fritts of Greensboro; two grandchildren Colby and Courtney Morse; a sister Cookie Swing of Lexington; a brother Bruce Hayes of Lexington; a niece Carmen Carrick and a nephew Zack Hayes.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Rev. Joe Hickman will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC 28801.
Bridgette Justus posted on 3/1/09
Angela, I am so Sorry for your loss. I will be PRAYING for you and your Family during this sad time.
Craig Fox posted on 3/2/09
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thougts and prayers. Trey, keep strong...you've got a bro' here in Greensboro that loves you dearly and believes in you.
Harvey Fulbright posted on 3/5/09
So sorry to hear about Maxie. She was a long time friend and school classmate. You have my sympathy.
Jonathan Green posted on 3/1/09
Thomas, I send you my condolences in your time of sorrow. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time..
Amanda King posted on 3/2/09
Angela, My deepest sympathy to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Osborne Clodfelter posted on 3/5/09
Angela and Trey I am so sorry for your loss. Maxie was a beautiful lady--so full of life and laughter. I always enjoyed the family times together (camping) because Maxie made everything fun. My prayers are with you both and your family. God bless and be with you.
Zen Greensboro posted on 3/1/09
From your family at Zen, Thomas our thoughts are with you...We miss you
Amanda King posted on 3/2/09
Angela, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Groeneweg posted on 3/5/09
I am so sorry for your loss. Maxie was the "turn to gal" to get something done. She will be missed, she was loved by many.
Bonnie Capwell posted on 3/2/09
Maxie will be sorely missed. She was always a joy to talk to and I never ended a conversation with her without a smile on my face.
Susan Robbins Parrish posted on 3/2/09
My memories of Maxie was of a lovely young woman who laughed easily. I had not seen her in many years, but I'm certain she carried her love of life throughout her adulthood. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dana Miller posted on 3/5/09
It's so hard to believe our Dear Maxie has left us. I have had the privelege to work with Maxie every day for the past 11 years. She simply made my day complete. To Angela and Trey and the rest of the family I say you have been trully blessed to have Maxie in your life. I know I have. She simply made all of our lives brighter. Dana Miller (Timberpeg South Regional Sales Manager)
Bruce Hafley posted on 3/2/09
Maxie always brightened my day whenever I called the office. Her cheerful and can do attitude made working with her a pleasure. She will be dearly missed by all.
Susan Towe posted on 3/2/09
Maxie's warm laughter and outgoing personality will always be remembered. She was a special friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Remembering all of you in prayer.
Anne Noble posted on 3/5/09
Always a bright spot in my day, Maxie made everyone feel welcome and valued. She will be sorely missed.
Sharon Underwood posted on 3/2/09
Though I've never actually met Maxie, I've come to know her over the past 11 years via working over the phone from the northeast Timberpeg offices. She was always happy and a pleasure to talk to. My condolences to the family for this sudden loss.
Marcella Waldron posted on 3/2/09
Words cannot convey the shock I experienced when I learned about Maxie, my WONDERFUL friend, passing. I will forever remember her wonderful laugh, her understanding and always lending a ear when I had things to "discuss". I truly feel blessed having known her and I know that there are many others who feel the same way. Timberpeg South will NEVER be same (Her voice was TSI). I will always keep her in my prayers and want to extend my sympathy to her family. It will be her wonderful memories that will help you get through the dark days ahead. God Bless - Marcella Waldron (former Administrative Assistant to Richard Neroni)
Roger Plowman posted on 3/6/09
As a TP rep some distance away, in Indiana, I never had a chance to meet Maxie in person. I knew her only by her voice on the phone, and she always had a pleasant greeting that made me wish I could talk with her face to face. All, like me, who had contact with her however brief and distant, will never forget that cheerful voice we knew as Maxie.
Karen Clark posted on 3/2/09
I enjoyed every conversation I had with Maxie. She was always friendly and helpful and had the sweetest accent, I loved to listen to her. I never met her but she always made you feel like a friend.
Tom Ehlers posted on 3/3/09
Trey- I am so sorry for your painful loss- I know your mom was your biggest, proudest fan and am confident that she is smiling down upon you on this very difficult day- Know that you are loved and never alone- Holding you in the light my friend- Tom
Frankie Newsome DeFord posted on 3/9/09
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have happy memories of Maxie and growing up in Erlanger. I learned of her passing at the Erlanger Reunion which was held 3/8/2009.
Steven Frost posted on 3/2/09
It was always a pleasure to visit with Maxie. I will miss hearing her voice.
Ed Holmes posted on 3/3/09
To Maxie Hayes Family ~ I was so sorry to hear of Maxie's passing. We were friends of the neighborhood where we grew up in Lexington. My sincerest sympathy to you all.... Eddie
Don Downs posted on 3/9/09
Cookie, Trey, and Angela - When I first came to work at Timberpeg in the summer of 1999, Maxie immediately made me feel welcome, and through all the years since then her warmth and laughter were a contagious source of joy. After seven years of working in the same office with Maxie, I moved out-of-state, but continued to have phone and email communication with her most every day. Her sparkling personality will be missed by everyone at Timberpeg. May your memories of Maxie bring a smile, even as you grieve for her. You are all in our thoughts.
Larry Hutchinson posted on 3/2/09
I have known Maxie for the past 6 years through her association with Timberpeg. She was a wonderful lady with positive and outgoing personalty. She will be missed
Betty Osborne Bush posted on 3/3/09
I grew up in Lexington and knew Maxie and Cookie from Junior High and High School. Maxie married into our family and although she was a few years older then me and my sisters--I always enjoyed being around her--she was simply fun. I remember her shinny dark hair and big brown eyes and like others who have signed this book her wonderful laugh. We lost touch over the years but my heart aches for Angela and Trey. God bless and comfort you all.
Kimberly Basham posted on 3/19/09
To Maxie's family, I met Maxie only 6 months ago when I came to work at Timberpeg with her. In those short 6 months, Maxie became a very special person to me and my family. Like a second Mom, to me- she was always happy to help in any way. From her finding the house that we now live, encouraging me with my job seach when laid off, and even helping me with it from her hospital bed, she always found joy in helping everyone. Although I never had the chance to meet Maxie's family, I do know she loves her family dearly and was dedicated to each and every one of you. Maxie always lit up when she spoke of all of your from: her childhood memories, siblings, and her dear sister Cookie. She looked forward to her weekly outting of taking Colby and Courtney each week for their adventures with Nana. To Angela and Trey, your Mom was so proud of both of you and spoke of you every day. Maxie was always a ray of sunshine with her warmth, and greetings each day. She was an incredible lady and a best friend to me despite our age differences. I will miss her dearly. She was an angel among us.
Barbara Hedrick Temple posted on 3/2/09
I was Maxie's 7th grade teacher. She was a beautiful person. I will always remember her. My regards to the family.
Debbie Osborne Teague posted on 3/3/09
I remember Maxie visiting my Mother and sisters when I was growing up in Lexington. There was always laughter when she was in the house. She was a very lovely woman and will be miss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Angela and Trey.
Matt Waterman posted on 3/2/09
It's not every day that you get a chance to talk to someone like Maxie. Though only over the phone, I have enjoyey every moment that I was able to work with her. I imagined here as a bright ray of sunshine doing what ever she could to lighten up even the gloomiest of days. I will miss her voice and only wished I knew her better. My heart goes out to her family who are the ones that will trully miss her the most.
JERRY HESTER posted on 3/3/09
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thougts and prayers. I share a deep heart felt pain for your loss as I reflect on memories of wonderful neighbors that I grew up loving and shall always cherish.
Judy and Bob Phillips posted on 3/2/09
Our prayers are with you in this your time of loss.
Hal R. Meyer posted on 3/3/09
I just read the message regarding Maxie's passing. Needless to say, I was shocked. I have known Maxie since she started her office position at Timberpeg and will dearly miss her pleasant voice and expert attention to any question or professional help when needed. My thoughts are with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed.
Opal Kimbrell posted on 3/2/09
I thought so much of Maxie when I worked with her at Probation and Parole many years ago in Lexington. My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family.
Butch Gibson posted on 3/3/09
I don't know how to express how much Maxie will be missed. Although we knew each other in high school we had not seen each other for years until we were reunited a few years ago. She is a lady that will never be forgotten. Her friendly smile with that sparkle in her eyes would put a smile on any ones face. A & F Maxie
Dana Edenfield posted on 3/1/09
I am very sorry for your loss, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Cole posted on 3/2/09
I was saddened to hear the news of Maxie's passing. I have such fond memories of Maxie and our time together at Rockwell. I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to all of her family. She will be missed. Linda Cole
Mike Roper posted on 3/4/09
So very sorry to hear of Maxie's passing. I worked with her when she was employed at Rockwell International. She was a good person and a better friend.
Jane Morgan posted on 3/1/09
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pat Maurer posted on 3/2/09
I can still hear Maxie's laugh echoing down the halls at Rockwell. It made you smile even though you didn't see her. My condolences to the family
Joi & Ron Tannert posted on 3/4/09
We were shocked to learn of Maxie's death. She has been such a pleasant and competent person to work with over the years at the Timberpeg office. We will miss her, as I am sure all of the company and other representatives will. Our condolences to her family.
Meghan Sawtelle posted on 3/1/09
Angela, my thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Cynthia Banning posted on 3/2/09
I always looked forward to my phone conversations with Maxie, during the 11 years she worked for Timberpeg. She always brought a ray of sunshine into everyone's day & I will miss speaking & working with her albeit long distance. I was saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person & my heartfelt sympathies go out to her family at this dificult time. May warm memories help to ease the burden of your sadness at such at difficult time.
Tom Thornton posted on 3/5/09
To Maxie's family I offer my deepest sympathies. All though I never met Maxie in person, I know she was a very special lady.As other have said here laughter and her charm will be missed by all that worked with her at Timberpeg Good Bye and God Bless you Maxie
“From the initial meeting and throughout our different times the attentiveness was nothing but outstanding.”
Trey posted on 10/6/15
My mother will always be remembered for her beautiful laugh and heart. What so few saw was her undying love for her children. She gave up everything for me to just have a chance at life. I know that I disappointed you Mom. I talk to you all the time, do you hear me? I am sorry mom and i will think of you always.