of Melbourne, AR
May 8, 1933 - September 27, 2011
Nora Ann Miller Hayden, 78, of Melbourne, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
Born Monday, May 8, 1933 in Melbourne, she was the daughter of Robert G. and Nobia V. (Marchant) Miller.
She and her husband raised three fine sons who were her pride and joy. Her husband gives her credit for making him the man he is today. Nora Ann, even though a very private person, was a hospice volunteer caregiver for ten years and volunteered at Pioneer Nursing Home for 18 years. She visited her aunt and uncle in a nursing home in Batesville every week for years. She really enjoyed making baby quilts and giving them to the new born children in and around Melbourne. She was a third grade school teacher and retired after 25 years of teaching. She was member of Extension Club where she was a Maple club officer, a Cub Scout den mother, an education leader for the county Cancer Society, and a school PTA officer. Nora Ann truly enjoyed her life of teaching and doing things for her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Melbourne and for many years took her neighbors to church with her. She worked in the church nursery, was a Junior class teacher, taught four and five year old children and the Wednesday night kids class, and she also taught an adult Sunday school class for many years. Nora Ann was a fair judge and was always running errands for her elderly neighbors. She would say, ''Most of all was love for God and my family and doing what I could through prayer to keep them in God's love throughout my life.''
Survivors include her husband, Ernest M. Hayden of the home; two sons: Robert F. Hayden and his wife, Anna of Little Rock and Gregory Hayden and his wife, Sandi of Nashville, Tennessee; five grandchildren: Whitney Hayden, Chris Hayden, Ashley Hayden, Chad Hayden and Hillary Hayden; one brother, Paul G. Miller and one sister, Jean Harvell both of Melbourne; and her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Carl Hayden.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the First Baptist Church of Melbourne with Brother Rick Burke and Brother Doyne Robertson officiating. Burial will be in the Melbourne Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Melbourne.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home
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19 Condolence(s)
Jennifer McSparren
Thursday, January 5, 2012
She was a great friend of my mom's. She'll be greatly missed by everyone. Was sorry to hear of her passing away. A great teacher and a great friend. Farewell.
Norris & Catherine Grills
Sunday, October 2, 2011
We send our sympathy to all of Nora Ann's family.
God bless you.
Norris & Catherine Grills
Diana Elkins
Friday, September 30, 2011
Mrs. Hayden was my third grade teacher and I really enjoyed her because she taught us so much. She will truly be missed by everyone she touched.
Gaye Watson
Friday, September 30, 2011
Ernest and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I haven't talked to Nora Ann in years but have many good memories of the good times we shared growing up in Melboourne. We were neighbors when Robert and my daughter, Mari, were born and we really had some good times with those new babies. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
With Deeepest Sympathy,
Gaye Fudge Watson
Boyce & Linda Sheffield
Friday, September 30, 2011
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all the family.
Nora Ann was a very special lady and will be missed by so many people. Boyce & Linda
sue woolard burkhart
Friday, September 30, 2011
james and I will miss her very much she was always concern when there was a lot of cars here at our house she thought something was wrong with my husband james she with the Lord now and some day we all will be togather again
carrie hicks
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Nora Ann was a dear grandmother to me. I thought very much of her. I loved her like she was my own. I loved spending the summer with her and Earnest "GRandpa". But I know she is with Dad now. THe last time I talked to her was on her birthday. It made her day that I remembered her birthday. She will be missed by so many,
Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Mr. Hayden & family,
My thoughts & prayers are with each of you during this sad time. Mrs. Nora Ann was a precious & talented lady...she will be missed by all who knew her.
In His love,
Marilyn
Darius Stubbs
Thursday, September 29, 2011
It is our sincere wish for the comfort of God's loving arms
around each of you during this time. God bless you. Earnest, Jean, Paul, God is walking with you to share this
burden. Darius & Sylvia
Launita Southard
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Launita & FAMILY.
Launita Southard
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you,
Paula Roddy
Thursday, September 29, 2011
my deepest sympathy to the family
Nora Ann was one fine lady-I remember her most recently as being such a great asset to the Pioneer Nursing Home here in Melbourne when she would come in on Mon.&Fri.&help round all the residents up that were playing Bingo that day&you could tell she thoroughly enjoyed it-She was always so sweet&good to my mom that was in there&so friendly around her when we played Bingo there-She was indeed one dear lady-my deepest sympathy
Kay
Thursday, September 29, 2011
My heart is saddened. Deepest sympathy to all of you. To know Nora Ann was a blessing to us all. God Bless. Kay and Rayburn
Arlis Stubbs
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Earnest, Paul and Jean,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife and
sister, Nora Ann. May she rest in peace.
Arlis Stubbs
rlis Stubbs
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Earnest, Paul and Jean,
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Blll and Kathy Groce
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Bob and Anna:
Please know our prayers are with your family during
this difficult time.
Jo Ann Caraway
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
My prayers are with you Earnest and all the family. I've known Nora Ann most of my life. She was a very kind and loving person.
Ed, and June ramsey
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy for all the family of Nora Ann. She was a sweet person May God Bless you all.June and Ed
Melissa Morrison
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
My son and I have been Mr and Mrs Hayden's neighbors only since April of this year and I haven't enough words to describe how kind and thoughtful Mrs Hayden has been. From reminding me of trash day to greeting my dog by name; Mrs Hayden exemplified what it means to truly 'Love thy neighbor.' I thank you, Mrs Hayden . . Knowing you was a real blessing!