Gertrue Doss Hayes, age 96, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born to Jesse and Lillian Doss on October 8, 1927. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN and a member of First Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg.
She wed the love of her life James, at the age of 20. She spent most days at Robert Hayes & Sons hardware store, working alongside her husband. She was a devoted mother to her two boys, James Charles and Gary. She was affectionately known to her granddaughters and great-granddaughter as “Nanny”. She never sat still; there were always meals to prepare, scripture to read, or a garden to tend to.
She was an exceptional puzzler and if a piece didn’t quite fit, she found a way to make it work. Not a night went by that she missed her favorite show, Wheel of Fortune. Gertrue believed in early to bed and early to rise. She was a devout Baptist. She believed in moderation and led a healthy lifestyle, but she did have a sweet tooth!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Lillian Beard Doss; her husband, James Monroe Hayes; two sons, James Charles Hayes and Gary Wayne Hayes; and four siblings, Howard Doss, Troy Doss, Johnnie Doss, and Lola McConnell.
She is survived by her brother, Andy Herbert Doss (Janis); daughter-in-law, Barbara Hayes; two granddaughters, Melissa Compton (Jake) and Laura Hayes; and one great-granddaughter, Stella James Compton.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thursday, May 02, 2024, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 12:00 PM Thursday, May 02, 2024, with Jeff Vanlandingham officiating. Interment will follow at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg, TN. The family suggests memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.