Glenda R. Hays Knoxville, Tennessee Obituary

Glenda R. Hays

<div><p class="obits-bio"> Glenda Rogers Hays age 84, of Knoxville passed away on March 24, 2017. Glenda was an amazing Wife, Mother and Grandmother. A 1951 graduate of Knox High School, she worked for the phone company, and Knox County School system as a cafeteria worker. She was a member of Bookwalter United Methodist Church. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family, especially the times on the houseboat at Norris Lake and camping in Pigeon Forge.<br /> <br /> Glenda was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Lucille Rogers and brothers, Jimmy and Joe Rogers. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of almost 65 years Jack Hays; children, Dean, Sandy and Brad and wife Shari ; grandchildren, Kory, Rachel, Jennifer and Austin; and sister Margaret Cruze.<br /> <br /> A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, April 1st at 5pm at Bookwalter United Methodist Church 4218 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the church. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Hays family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook below.</p></div><h4>Celebration Of Life</h4> Bookwalter United Methodist Church<br> 4218 Central Avenue Pike Knoxville, TN 37912 <br><br> 5:02 PM<br/>
February 8, 1933 - March 24, 201702/08/193303/24/2017
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loretta c roberts
December 17, 2020
Sorry fo your loss. Glenda was a sweet lady.
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Virginia J "Ginger" House
February 16, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Virginia J "Ginger" House CWA 3808, Nashville, TN.
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Dennis and Phyllis Day
March 31, 2017
Jack we are sorry to hear about Glenda. We will keep you in our prayers. Dennis and Phyllis Day. Norris
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Steve and Royette Swafford
March 30, 2017
Jack and Family, Steve and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Janice Stewart
March 30, 2017
Jack and family, Glenda was such a sweet friend . We were friends in school along with my sister Charlotte and Pearl Gilbert and then we worked together. You were a very handsome couple and fun to be around. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Geri Payne
March 30, 2017
Jack, I am so sorry to hear that your precious wife has passed away. I pray that you and your family find peace in God's loving arms in the days to come. Geri Payne (Linginfelter)
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Ralph and Darlene Begley
March 30, 2017
Glenda was a very good friend and neighbor. She will always be remembered as a wonderful wife to Jack, wonderful mother to her children and sweet, sweet, loving friend to Ralph and me. You will be missed girlfriend. We know you are in Heaven now, but we will miss you ter... Continue Reading
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Pat Swafford
March 29, 2017
Thinking of you and your family.
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Marjorie and Bill Hill
March 28, 2017
Jack, we were so sorry to hear of Glenda's death. We always enjoyed seeing you two at the High School reunions. She was so full of memories at the 65th reunion and so enjoyed being there. She will be missed. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Karen Evans Shea
March 28, 2017
I have so many happy memories of my Aunt Glenda. My mother loved her so much and appreciated all that she did for us when my father was in Vietnam. I will never forget how funny and loving she always was! Aunt Glenda is a special part of my life and she will always be in... Continue Reading
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