of Conway, AR
September 12, 1937 - August 15, 2016
Miriam (Peggy) Wall Hays, 78, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 14, 2016. She was born in Little Rock September 12, 1937 and graduated from Central High School in 1955. She attended Randolph Macon College and graduated from the University of Arkansas '''' Fayetteville in 1959 with a BS in Psychology. She received her MSW from University of Arkansas '''' Little Rock in 1976 and Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School in 1990. Peggy became an ordained Deacon in 1990 and an ordained Priest in 1991.
Peggy was a Priest at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Conway for 8 years until her retirement in 1998. Peggy was loved by many and her church family remained dear to her heart after retirement.
Peggy loved spending time with her family and friends especially her dream circle friends. She adored her cats and was a strong advocate for the humane treatment of all animals. Peggy dedicated her life to helping others including any stray animal that might come her way. Peggy was a healing presence wherever she went and was an integral part of the prayer shawl ministry at St. Peter's. She never had an unkind word to say about anyone and had a gentle, kind, loving spirit.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Steele Hays, parents Verna Bates Wall and Harry B. Wall and sister Gail Wall Richardson. She is survived by two sons, Leonard Thompson (Wendy) of Little Rock, AR, Harry B. Thompson of Blue Ridge, GA, daughter Miriam Lyde Thompson (Terry Goddard) of San Antonio, TX, two grandsons Dylan and Tristan Thompson, and stepchildren Steele Hays (Melody) of Washington, D.C ., Melissa Licon (Val) of Reno, NV, Sarah Facciobene (Carmen) of Potomac, MD, as well as their children.
A celebration of Peggy's life will take place at St. Peter's Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell St. Conway, AR 72034, on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 6:00 -8:00 PM Friday August 19, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
In Lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to St. Peter's Episcopal Church or the Humane Society.
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5 Condolence(s)
Dena Hall
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Though I did not know Mrs. Hays well, she was my neighbor for about five years. My husband was ill at the time with Alzheimer's disease and I always loved speaking with her as she had such a calming, quiet spirit about her and she seemed to know that those were the things needed in my life at that difficult time.
My prayers to her family at this time.
Judie Allen
Friday, August 19, 2016
Peggy, an eternal vessel of Love and Compassion to all.
My heartfelt gratitude for our friendship.
Beth Brady
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Calming loving friend, whose mere presence could bring peace and goodwill to a room! I will miss her physical presence but I feel her with me and us all still!!
Kaye McLeod
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Peggy's gentle spirit and sweet heart touched us all in ways that cannot be expressed. She has left a legacy to follow. Dream on, Peggy. I will miss your presence in this world dearly.
Pamela Gibson
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Peggy was my first dream teacher. She continues to inspire and guide me in both waking and dreaming life. So sweet, gentle and wise she was. And so deeply missed will she be.