10/22/2024
Madrid Hayes Adams, age 87, of Hazlehurst, GA passed away after a brief illness on October 11, 2024.
Madrid was born November 23, 1936 to Ivey D. and Clara B. Hayes. She was a graduate of Jeff Davis High School then attended Toccoa Falls Bible College. Madrid was married to Richard S. Adams on September 27,1964. They were married for 51 years. Madge spent her life being a loving wife to her husband and a loving mother to her 7 children. Aside from her duties at home, she was the secretary and bookkeeper that came along with ownership of two businesses with her husband, Adams Furniture and Appliance in Macon, GA then The Bargain Barn in Hazlehurst, GA. They were members of First Alliance Church in Macon for many years, where she was the pianist for a time. She loved playing the piano and signing. Currently she was a member of First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst, GA. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and a kind and loving person who doted on her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband Richard S. Adams, her daughter Kimela J. Gay, daughter Denise L. Adams, daughter Nicholle R. Greene (Kenny), grandchild Cutter L. Jennings. Father Ivey D. Hayes mother Clara B. Hayes, brothers Carroll D. Hayes and Thomas W. Hayes.
Madrid is survived by her daughter Debra L. Adams of Daytona Beach, FL, Terry C. Lavender (Clay)of Statesboro, GA, Vicki V. Adams of Warren, PA and Rebecca E. Adams of Jacksonville, FL. Son in law Kenneth L Greene (Nicki) Grandchildren Brian M. Jennings (Amanda) Statesboro, GA, Hannah N. Pound (Gil) of Milledgeville, GA, Sydney R Greene of St. Augustine FL, Chelsea E. Wester of St. Augustine FL, Abigail L. Greene of St. Augustine FL and Kimela D. Wester of Ormond Beach, FL. Great grandchildren Conner and Tre’ Jennings, Jude and Winnie Halkin, Norah Pound, Hayes Tibbs, Jack Packo as well as a host of cousins and extended family .
The funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst, GA with Reverend Brad Waters officiating. Burial will immediately follow the funeral at Union Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at 20 West Sycamore Street in Hazlehurst.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Miles Funeral Home.
