Bertha Mae Hayes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bertha Mae Hayes of Mendenhall, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bertha Mae left this world on February 17, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bertha Mae Hayes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Cleveland Hayes, Jr.; her parents, Percy Funches and Bertha Funches; and her brothers, Roy Lee, Lavern and Nathaniel Funches.
She is survived by: her children, Henry Funches, Tracey Washington and Latisha King (James); her grandchildren, Anfrenee Funches, Markus Floyd, II, Kevanna Funches, Joychell Rogers, Marquise King, Jamea Funches, Zoey Washington and Henry Funches, Jr.; her great grandchildren, Zy'mirah Rogers, Kaiden Womack, Afrenee Funches, Jr. and Mateo Funches; her niece LaQueta Funches; her great-nephew Anthony Funches; her siblings, Ida Crosby, Brenda Womack, Romana Mangum, Percy Funches, Jr. (Emma), Charlie Funches (Frances) and Lorenzo Funches (Barbara); and her sister-in-law Shirley Funches.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the J & M Funeral Home (732 Dixie Ave, Mendenhall, MS 39114). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church (374 Zion Hill Rd, Mendenhall, MS 39114). A burial will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at the same location.
