Glada (Vines) Hayes

Mrs. Glada Vines Hayes, age 91, of Jack Hayes Road, Boone, passed away Monday afternoon, May 12, 2025, at her home.  She was born August 31, 1933, in Watauga County.

As long as her health permitted, she was an active member of Howards Creek Baptist Church.  She was the happiest, loving and caring for her family.  Glada was a country lady and enjoyed being out of doors.   She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, tending her flower and vegetable gardens, and quilting. 

She is survived by her sons, Richard Hayes of Boone, and Jimmy Hayes and wife, Donna, of Boone; grandsons, Lucas Hayes and wife, Shelby and Todd Hayes, all of Boone and great grandsons, Cooper and Ryder Hayes; and five brothers and sisters.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Perry Hayes, son, Dale Hayes, mother, Laura Vines, and one brother and one sister.

Graveside services for Glada Hayes will be conducted Saturday morning, May 17, 2025, at 11 o’clock at Jont Brown Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Burl Greene, Rev. Derick Wilson and Rev. Gary Shew.  Friends may call at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home on Friday, May 16th, from 10 AM until 5 PM and sign a register book. 

Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hayes family.

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