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Ann Whitley Obituary
Nov 11, 1943 - Jul 25, 2025
Mrs. Ann Hayes Whitley, 81, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at her home. She was born November 11, 1943, in Davie County to James Alex Hayes and Martha Lanier Hayes. Ann was a faithful member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church. She retired from K & W Cafeteria after 42 years of service. Ann was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved gardening and singing. Surviving are her four children, Teresa Smith (Steve), Jeff Smith (Lynn), Beth DeHart and Dawn Myers (Vince); eight grandchildren, Jeremy Smith (Courtney), Travis Smith (Heather), Bryson Smith (Laura), Tyler Wood, Marissa DeHart (Josh), Alex Wood, Logan DeHart (Julia) and Mary Beth DeHart; ten great-grandchildren, Raimi, Cooper, Curtis Evan, Arley, Sydney, Daxton, Tucker, Adrianna, Daisy and Missy; three brothers, Jim Hayes (Debbie), Tim Hayes and Randy Hayes; two nieces, Talara and Tessa; three nephews, Jason, Justin and Jacob; two special family members, Donna Ottenbacher and Stefanie Gusinsky; her loving dog, Zoe and many other friends from her church and work that she loved dearly.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Craddock officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. A private graveside service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Clemmons. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Centenary United Methodist Church Clemmons Graveyard Fund or Yadkin Valley Baptist Church, Advance.
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Betty Lewis
July 31, 2025
Prayers for the family.
Gena Long
July 29, 2025
So sorry. Praying for all the family. Gena Long
Jimmy & Denise Speas
July 29, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to Ann´s family and friends. We sang together +35 years and were family friends even longer. We will miss her but we know we will be together again in Heaven. We love you and miss you already so much.
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