Funeral for Pauline Hayes

Welcome

We are gathered here today to celebrate the memories of Mrs. Pauline Greene Hayes. Ms. Polly was born March 2, 1936 in Florida and passed away at her home on Sunday, September 15 at the age of 83. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Rayfield Greene. Pauline was a member of the Boone Advent Christian Church for many years. She worked at the Appalachian Theatre for many years along with her husband C. J. who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son Chuck Hayes and brother Albert Greene.

Mrs. Pauline Greene Hayes. Ms. Polly was born March 2, 1936 in Florida and passed away at her home on Sunday, September 15 at the age of 83. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Rayfield Greene. Pauline was a member of the Boone Advent Christian Church for many years. She worked at the Appalachian Theatre for many years along with her husband C. J. who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son Chuck Hayes and brother Albert Greene.

She leaves behind her daughter Kelly Hayes and granddaughters Kinsey and Kloie.

Please join me as we pray.

Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 15:50–58 NIV84

I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:20–25 NIV84

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.

I am now honored to ask one of Ms. Polly’s beloved granddaughters, Kloie, to come share in song.

1 Corinthians 15:50-58

After which, several family members will be invited to speak.

Gordon Noble

Kloie Song

Psalm 100 NIV84

A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Prayer

Graveside at Mountain Lawn

Psalm 23 KJV 1900

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.