Ella Pearl Hunter Hayes

The Brightness of Continues to Shine‌

Sister Ella Pearl Hunter

Hayes

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.

Matthew 5:4

December 29, 1938 - March 26, 2015

Her Story A Life Well-Lived‌

Sister Ella Pearl Hunter Hayes Sister Hayes was born in Moultrie, GA to the late Roosevelt Hunter and the late Mattie Bell Bridges McBride. She was baptized at an early age at St. John Devine Baptist Church in Moultrie, GA.

She departed this life on March 26, 2015. She attended Brooker T. Washington High School of Moultrie, Georgia where she graduated receiving her high school diploma.

After leaving Georgia she moved to New Orleans and immediately started working at the Roosevelt Hotel, and attended night school at Cameron College for Nursing.

Ella worked as an nurse assistant for 30 years at Delta Towers and Stanton Manor Nursing Home. She was a hard worker throughout her life. She attended and served faithfully on Usher Board #1 for 55 years at First Mount Calvary Baptist Church prior to being overcome by her illness. Her life will always be treasured in our hearts.

Sister Hayes leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 45 years James E. Hayes; two daughters, Gwendolyn Roosevelt-Price of Carencro, LA and Demetrice Fleming of Harvey, LA; one grandson Jonathan Givens; one brother, Willie Frank McBride of Houston, TX; four sisters, Co-Pastor Fannie H. Dedeaux, Emogene Phillips, Carolyn Sterling of New Orleans, LA and Lonnie Pittman of Baker, LA; Niece, Pastor Emelda Washington; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Rebecca Moore of Washington DC, Miley Smith of Biloxi, MS, Leon Hayes of New York City, Leonard (Love) Hayes; nephew, Pastor Johnny T. Johnson, Overseer, Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL and other nieces, nephews, cousins and Storehouse Church family.

During her last days we watched a new person unfold before our eyes. Her strength and courage gave her family the faith to keep believing that we will always admire her for bringing hope to light in our hour of darkness.

This soldier has fought a good fight. She has kept the faith now there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness!!!

She was preceded in death by her parents Roosevelt Hunter & Mattie Bell McBride; one sister, Mary Ellen Keaton of Miami, FL; one nephew, Curtis Smith and one niece, Lori Pittman.

Ella Pearl Hunter-Hayes December 29,

1938

– March 26,

2015

Celebration of Life First Mount Calvar y B. C. Officiant: Rev. Uyless D. Landry Sr. Saturday, April 4, 2015 * 10:00 a.m.

Processional Pastor Uyless D. Landry & Family Hymn of Consolation ………………………………………………… His Eyes is on the Sparrow Devotional Period: John 14: 1-3 Mistress of Ceremony …………………………………………………..……Sis. Irolyn T. Williams Condolences Church……………………………………………………………..Sis. Alma Thomas “A Life Well – Lived” …………………… “Her Story”…………………Dr. Sabrina White, PHD Solo…………………………………………….…...………………………… Sis. Emogene Phillips Poem …………………………………………………..…….……… Co-Pastor Fannie H. Dedeaux Selection …………………………………………………………………….………Voice of Calvary Family Tribute………………………………………...……………….. Pastor Emelda Washington Store House Church Solo ……………………………………………………………………………………. Nolan Grady Meditation ……………………………………………………………………………….…Organist “A Word from the Lord” …………..….... Eulogy …………..………… Rev. Uyless D. Landry, Sr. .

Words of Comfort from Visiting Ministers Parting View Musical Selection Recessional

Ella Pearl Hunter-Hayes December 29,

1938

– March 26,

2015

The Day God Took You Home A Million time we’ve needed you A Million times we’ve cried If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.

In Life we loved you dearly In Death we love you still In our Hearts you hold a special place, no one else can ever fill It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone.

Part of us went with you the day God took you home!

Your Family

Ella Pearl Hunter-Hayes December 29,

1938

– March 26,

2015

A Mother’s Love Michael O. Adesanya

There are times when only a Mother’s Love Can understand our tears, Can soothe our disappointments And calm all our fears.

There are times when only a Mother’s Love Can share the joy we feel When something we’ve dreamed about Quite suddenly is real.

There are times when only a Mother’s Faith Can help on life’s way And inspire in us the confidence We need from day to day.

There are times when only a Mother’s Faith And a Mother’s steadfast love Were fashioned by the Angels And sent from God above…

Ella Pearl Hunter-Hayes December 29,

1938

– March 26,

2015

Ella Pearl Hunter-Hayes December 29,

1938

– March 26,

2015

2 Timothy 4: 6-8 (King James) 6 For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Ella Pearl Hunter-Hayes December 29,

1938

– March 26,

2015

Active Pallbearers Darius Phillips, Sr. Melvin Phillips, Sr. Karl Marshall Mark Davis

Ronald McBride Paul Washington, Jr. Damion Sterling Derick Collins

Honorary Pallbearers Willie F. McBride James Moore Roosevelt Price, Jr. Irene McBride

Leon Hayes Leonard Hayes Micheal Smith Douglas McBride

Expression Of Gratitude The Family of Sis. Ella P. Hunter Hayes wishes to thank everyone who sent cards, called with a kind word, sent food, momentary gifts, beautiful floral arrangements or donated your time to help the family through this difficult time. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

First Mount Calvary B.C. Merritt & Elly Lane Bertha Horn Erica, Riley Canon Hospice Community Connection & Staff Your acts of kindness will always be remembered.

Repast Store House Church 3501 Holiday Dr. #105 New Orleans, LA 70114

Arrangements Littlejohn Funeral Home 2163 Aubry St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Magee Funeral Home

Internment Mt. Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum 4000 Norman Mayer Ave. New Orleans, LA 70122

Program Design: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186