Melba Juanita Hayes, 77, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2021. She was a thoughtful and giving person and loved her family dearly.

Juanita was preceded in death by her mother, Vonza Lee Morton; brother, Johnny Williams; sister, Vonzella Williams;

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Allen Hayes; great great granddaughter, Misty Cartwright; niece/daughter, Jamie (Bryan)Williams; sons, Michael Smith and Eric Hayes; sisters, Janith Blackwell and Vivian Prather;

A celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 7 pm at New Bethel Baptist Church, 8740 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, Tennessee with Pastor Earnie Burfitt officiating.

The family would like to express their thanks to the entire staff at Hospice of Chattanooga for all of their care and support.

Arrangements made by Turner Funeral Home, Hwy 58 Chapel 423-622-3171