Joyce Mallard Hayes, 73, of Tifton died Sunday, September 27, 2009, at her daughter’s residence in Tifton. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Rev. Glenn Ford and Rev. Jimmie Hinson will officiate with eulogies to be given by J. T. Barber and Bobby Hinson. Burial will follow at Lakeview Baptist Church in Lenox. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Ms. Hayes was born on February 23, 1936 in Moultrie and was the daughter of Howard Collier and Pauline Patricia Hines, both deceased. She was employed with Walmart as a retail representative.
Ms. Hayes is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Greg and Patricia McMillan of Tifton and Rhonda Whiddon of Tifton; nine grandchildren, Jason McMillan, Tyler Whiddon, Dustin McMillan, Jeffery McMillan, Jay Clark, Jerry Clark, Jennifer Wallace, Skyler Ray and Jade Skipper; eight great grandchildren; a special little boy, Cody Willis; and her special pet, Smoky.