Margerite P. Hayes

Margerite P. ( Dolly ) Hayes, of Covington, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 82. Mrs. Hayes was a loving, spirited woman who filled every room with laughter and warmth. A devoted Christian, she cherished her family - especially her beloved grandbabies above all else. She was known for her love of Elvis, her favorite color purple, and her spotless home, as she proudly kept everything neat and tidy.

Dolly had a sweet tooth for Hershey bars, enjoyed watching QVC, and never missed a good “booger movie,” her playful name for scary films. She loved dining at Captain D’s and was always up for some good chicken. Her joyful heart, humor, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen Lamar Parker and Corine George Parker; sons, James Joseph Hayes, Jr., David Wayne Hayes; grandchild, Jesse James Dukes; husbands, James Joseph Hayes, Sr., and David Eugene Blankenship.

Survivors include her daughters, Susan Swink (Greg), Cathy Dukes; grandchildren, Crystal Danielle Steger, Jordan Caleb Wilbanks, James Cody Brooks, Jace Carter Swink, Angel Hayes, David Hayes, Jr., Joey Hayes, Jennifer Whitaker, Heather Hayes, James Hayes, Kimberly Hayes, Jamie Hayes; many great-grandchildren; brothers, Marion Parker, Melvin Parker; sisters, Barbara Brownlee, Peggy Smith, Sharon Pennington; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Hayes will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home, two hours prior to her service from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.