Grace (Hayes) Greene

Grace Hayes Greene, 93, of Brookshire Road, Boone, passed away on February 17, 2024, at the Foley Center. Grace was born on May 18, 1930, in Boone to Thomas B. and Blanche Williams Hayes. She was a homemaker and enjoyed being a wife and mother. She loved being outdoors and always had beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. Grace liked feeding and watching the birds, especially the hummingbirds. She is well known for the beautiful crocheted treasures that she shared with family and friends during her 80 years of crocheting. Her favorite color was evident to everyone with her purple outfits and decorations. Her quick wit, determination, and warm smile will always be remembered.

Grace is survived by her son, Roger Greene and wife, Anita, and grandchildren, Melissa Greene Vernon and husband, Andy, and Brian Greene, all of Mount Airy. She is also survived by four great-grandsons, Lucas Hurt, Keaton Greene, Daniel Vernon, and Matthew Vernon; several nieces and nephews; and her special friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years, J. D. Greene; her son, Robert Greene; sister, Faye Hayes Ragan; and brothers, John Hayes, Lee Hayes, and Jack Hayes.

Grace loved and appreciated her special friends and caregivers at the Foley Center. She enjoyed telling stories about her life experiences and sharing her crocheted butterflies, bunnies, and shamrocks.

A public viewing for Grace will be Friday, February 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Jont Brown Cemetery. Officiating will be Dr. Greg Bouck.

Memorials may be made to Jont Brown Cemetery in care of Steven Trivett, 140 Pine Valley Drive, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be shared at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

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

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