MRS. GLORIA ETHEL HAYES SINGLETARY, age 62, of Lyons, GA, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her residence. A celebration of life service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Southerland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Nathaniel Joyce officiating. Gloria was born in Eastman, GA, in 1961 and was of the Christian faith. She was raised in Chauncey, GA, and attended Dodge County High School. She was a certified nurses assistant and worked for over 30 years at Middle Georgia Nursing Home, McRae Manor, and Southern Choices Home Health in Vidalia. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, loved dancing, crossword puzzles, and watching Gunsmoke on TV. She especially loved her grandchildren – they were her world. She was a loving companion, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was the daughter of Emogene Burnam Hayes and Jimmy Hayes and preceded in death by her Infant Son, Montel Gonzales, 3 Brothers, Teal Hayes, Bob Hayes, and Bill Hayes, Nephew, Hank Williams, 2 Aunts, Elise Hayes Upshaw and Annette Wright, and Uncle, Robert “Gabby” Hayes. She is survived by her Companion of over 25 years; Son; Step-Daughter; 4 Grandchildren; Sister; Great Uncle; Aunt; Uncle; 6 Nephews and Nieces; Numerous Cousins; and Great Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:30AM-11:00AM before services and may be contacted at the residence.