Mary Frances Hailey, 79, of Eden passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at UNC Health Rockingham.

A graveside service will be held at 11am Friday, May 26, 2023, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville, NC. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 10-11am, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Mary was born May 21, 1943, in Draper, NC, to the late Joseph Jackson Hailey and Bonnie Mae Wilson Hailey. She was a lifelong member of Draper United Methodist Church. Mary received her master’s degree in education from Appalachian State University and worked as a teacher at Holmes Middle School until her retirement. Mary loved to read and enjoyed her calling of educating children.

Surviving are her daughter, Diana “Christy” Sweatt of the home; special cousins, Mignon Moore of Mooresville, Karen Cochran, Bill Wilson, and Melanie McDaniel, all of Eden.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.