Lula “Earlene” Hayes passed away October 19, 2020 at the age of 85 in Denison, Tx. She was born on May 27, 1935 to Willie Earl Nickerson and Dora Alene (LaFon) Nickerson in Collin County, Texas.
Earlene was the loving wife of Bill Hayes, her husband of 38 years; loving mother of sons, Jerry Needham and wife, Debbie, Berton “Butch” Needham and wife, Ute, all of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Curtis Ellenburg and wife, Donna of Wylie, Texas and William Ellenburg and wife, Jodi of Pittsburg, Kansas; daughters, Karen Bowling and husband, Jay of Denison, Texas and Sonya Rangel of Tishomingo, Oklahoma; the loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Earlene was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Dora Nickerson and brother, Willie Glen Nickerson. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sisters, Wynell Chesney and husband, Clyde Ray, Johnnie Smithson and husband, Jimmy, and Rosa Gonzales and husband, Steve; numerous other loving family and friends.
Earlene worked security for Oscar Meyer Company in Sherman for many years where she retired. Earlene attended First Baptist of Gordonville in Gordonville, Texas where she worshipped her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Aside from spending time with family, Earlene enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping, and traveling. Earlene was known by her children as “mama”, a title she answered with pride. Mama is loved beyond measure and will be dearly missed. Mama found her fortune in her family, which is part of her legacy that will continually persist for generations to come. Her love of life, family and friends, and lord and savior, Jesus Christ will be carried on by her family.
A “come and go” visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing.
In support of our local, state, and federal govt including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, only a limited number of guests will be allowed to attend the Funeral Service.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas. The service will also be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on Lula’s obituary page by clicking on the following link: Celebrationoflife.tv. After the service, the recorded live stream will be available for viewing at the same link location.
However, when the maximum number of guests are reached, those who would like to honor Lula and show their support to her family may remain at the funeral home in your vehicle, where you can watch the live streamed service on your personal device (laptop, tablet or smartphone) or listen through a designated FM radio channel.
Following the funeral service, a procession will make its way to the Fitzhugh Cemetery, Lucas, Texas for a committal service where all are invited to attend the committal service maintaining social distancing directives or you may remain in your vehicle. Subject to the Memorial Park/Cemetery guidelines.
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