Mrs. Albertha Jones Hailey, 93, passed on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Calhoun County Convalescence Center, St. Matthews, SC.
The graveside service will be held Saturday, 11:00am, March 6, 2021, at the Belleville Memorial Gardens, Belleville Road, Orangeburg, SC, with the Rev. Bryce Jamison, Pastor, officiating.
Albertha was the third child of the late Mr. George Dewey Jones, Sr. and the late Mrs. Florence Ancrum Jones.
She retired from Belk-Hudson after twenty plus years of service. Her hobbies included: baking, sewing, and gardening.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Hailey; her son, Marvin Hailey, Sr.; a granddaughter, Katrina Hailey; sisters, Annette Jones Wright and Willie Mae Jones Smalls; brothers, Samuel, George Dewey, Jr., and Curtis Jones.
Albertha is survived by her daughters, Vivian Hailey Fennell, Myra Joann Hailey, Orangeburg, SC; her sons, Kenneth (Edna) Hailey, Harold (Deborah) Hailey, and Reginald Glenn Hailey, all of Orangeburg, SC; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Pauline Heatley Jones and Mrs. Mary Jones of Orangeburg, SC; eleven grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 5, 2021, from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.
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Grandma your light will forever shine in the hearts of us all. I pray that all of my family heal from your loss. She definitely loved her family. We will miss you. Love, Marvin Jr.
A great mother-in-law and will be missed. A strong outgoing personality with belief in family first. She was a Christian angel.
Your Loving Daughter-in-Law,
Sandra Hailey
Mother Hailey was such a beautiful person. I reflect on her honorable duties while working at Belk Hudson. She was a good mother and a great cook for her children, grands and the community. She will be missed.
Dianne Paul, Summerville...
Deepest condolences, love and hugs to the family. May she always be with you through your memories 🛐💜 Donna Kennerly Jacobs
A great mother-in-law and will be missed. A strong personality and family first. She was a Christian angel.9
Condolence to the Hailey family for the loss of your dear loved one. The pain and grief can seem unbearable yet God is here to comfort you. (2Corinthians1:3,4.) Continue to pray to God the hearer of prayer and he will help you to cope today and in the days ahead. Doris Hampton Jennings (former classmate of Kenneth)
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Hailey's passing. We knew her from the Belk days. She was such a nice lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. With Deepest Sympathy, Kathy Newton and Tammy Lyons (The Sterling Family)
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Alberta Hailey. I did not know Mrs. Hailey but do know one of her granddaughters Latoya. I am sorry for your loss.
Tommie Harley
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