Elizabeth "Betty" Hayes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Madden) Hayes, age 100 of Millville, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Millville Center after a fulfilling life. Born in Cedarville to the late William A. and Edna (Haggerthy) Madden, she grew up in Port Elizabeth and lived most of her married life in Millville. In 1936 she married Francis, and they were married for 51 years. For 24 years Betty worked as a cashier for A & P Grocery Store, retiring in 1973. She was a life member of the Port Elizabeth United Methodist Church, and a member of the Trinity Methodist Church in Millville. She was also a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Nabb-Leslie, Post No. 82 of Millville, and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Betty will be sadly missed by her children, Edie Prokson of Port Elizabeth, and Frank Hayes of Millville; one grandson Michael Prokson and wife Tammy of Leesburg; two great grandchildren, Heather and Mike; and one great great grandchild Colin. She was predeceased by her husband Francis Maxwell Hayes in 1987; two brothers; and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, 220 Buck Street, Millville, NJ 08332. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Elizabeth Hayes may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Hayes

September 6, 1916 - April 27, 2017