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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.

She was the best! I remember her as caring and happy to be a teacher. Prayers of comfort for your family. 

I had the privilege of knowing Mary Frances from first through twelth grade.  We both were from Draper and enjoyed our youth there.  She was always a happy person with a smile on here face, and I never heard a mean comment about anyone.  She was sweet and humble with a true servant's heart.  I talked with her a few times over the last 10 or 15 years about coming to our class reunion, but I was neverv siuccessful in getting her to attend any of the reunions.  I can only offer my deepest sympathies to her family and my prayers that God will bring you comfort during this difficult time.  May God bless you all.

I am very sorry to hear of Mary Frances passing.  I first knew her in elementary school and as a playmate while I lived those early years in Draper.  She was a kind, sweet person.  

My condolences to her family and friends.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mary Frances. She and I were schoolmates from first grade at Draper Elementary throughout high school graduation from Moread High School in 1961. I remember her as a kind, very intelligent person. May she rest in peace with our Lord in heaven.

Christy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful mother, she was such a special Lady. Sending hugs and prayers your way.

So sorry for your lost. Mary France was a sweet lady always. May Gods peace and comfort you. 

I'm sending my condolences to Christy and your family. I worked with Ms. Hailey at HMS.

Roberta Nickelson