Mary Jeanette Taylor Hayes, 85 of Roanoke, VA passed away on Tuesday evening, September 27, 2022 at Friendship Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 6, 1937 to the late William and Mary T. Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Hayes; sons, Thurman Harris III and Lesley Harris; four brothers: William Houston Taylor, Henry A. Taylor, George W. Taylor Sr. and Mencer "Pete" Taylor; three sisters: Hannah Rucker, Virginia B. Spinner and Christine T. Goode; brothers-in-law: Floyd Spinner Sr., Clarence Rucker and Willie Goode; sisters-in-law, Annie Louise Taylor and Charlotte Dianne Taylor.

Mary Jeanette, affectionately known as "Net" was educated in the Bedford County School System. After graduating from Susie Gibson High School, she pursued a career in public works and later in the health care field as a C.N.A. before retiring. She excelled at her career(s) because she made it her mission to improve the lives of others.

Mary was a passionate caregiver and when she wasn't filling her home with warmth and kindness, she could be found in church practicing with the choir. Her family and friends will miss her greatly.

She is survived by two sons, Keith Harris of Clinton, MD and Jeffery Harris (Judy) of Roanoke, VA; seven grandchildren: Keith, Keila, Lesley, Evan, Staycha, Lamont and Lakisha; six great grandchildren: Aaliyah, Amaiyah, Aiyanah, Amber, Cierra and Ashanti; a great-great grandchild, Adrian; one brother, Basil Taylor of Bedford, VA; the father of her children, Thurman Harris; a sister-in-law, Lottie Taylor of Roanoke, VA; a special friend to the family, Renee Rochford; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.