Carrie Jean Hays

She was born September 21, 1950 at home in Jackson County. Carrie was preceded in death by her husband, WH (Bill) Hays; her parents, John & Bessie Lee; a sister, Peggy Ann Lee and Brothers, Lorain Lee & Jerry Lee

She is survived by four children, Tammy (Michael) Hyder of Jefferson, John (Teresa) Hays of Jefferson, Carol (Trent) Dollar of Belton TX and Chris (Lisa) Hays of Jefferson; nephews, Jimmy (Anne) McDonald of Winder & Andy (Stephanie) McDonald of Winder; siblings, Larry (Diane) Lee of Jefferson & Dianne Thomas of Winder; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous other nieces & nephews.

Carrie quit school in 8th grade to go to work in the sewing plant to help her parents support their family. Although she was a homemaker for most of her married life, she became a Nanny to grandson Hank Wilson, and nieces, Susan & Beth McDonald for many years.

She loved to cook and was well known for her great southern cooking, especially her homemade biscuits and gravy. Carrie spent endless hours teaching some of her grandkids how to make her homemade pecan pies and biscuits. She also enjoyed playing softball in her younger years and enjoyed listening to gospel music.

Her pallbearers will include, John Hays II, Jake Hays, Hank Wilson, Isaac Hyder, Christopher Hays, and Levi Wilson.

Visitation will be held for family and friends from 5PM until 8PM Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA. Funeral services will be private and will be officiated by Pastor’s Raymond and Cindy Hardy and Pastor John Hays. Her final resting place will be at Union Baptist Church, Winder.