Nancy Newlin Hayes

May 20, 1950 - August 30, 2020

Nancy passed away August 30th 2020 from cancer at age 70. With her husband by her side, she passed gently and was happy to finally complete the journey to her forever home with God. “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly.” Her earthly tent, brittle and torn has been left behind – fly on little wing!” Nancy was born in Chester, Pa., grew up in Claymont, De. She and Ed were married in 1971 (and they said it wouldn’t last) and with work related issues spent time in New Jersey and most notably Cleveland where she grew and matured. Her biological family, though small in number, extended to aunts, uncles & cousins who became 2nd Mothers, Fathers & siblings. That sense of family translated into the workplace, community, and church as well. Nance loved music and liked to sing and dance, though not well. She enjoyed reading, history, and puns. She and Ed had a furry family that included 9 cats (that lived indoors even as we moved 8 times), 5 Golden Retrievers and an Aussie Sheppard (although the dogs were not all at the same time). Although generally vegan, Nancy , much enjoyed a good hoagie or cheese steak, and pizza! Moving to New Kent in 1987, Nancy was an active member of Providence United Methodist church. She taught Sunday school for more than 20 years. She was New Kent County’s representative to Senior Connections and served as Chairwoman of its’ Advisory Committee for 2 terms. For many years, she delivered Meals on Wheels, worked in the Brown Bag distribution program and drove many folks to doctor appointments. Nancy enjoyed sports – though not athletically. Her skills were decidedly managerial. She coached in a youth instructional environment for 3rd-5th graders and enjoyed being called “Coach”. Loud and bossy, yet caring and loving, she leaves behind husband Ed, her sister Susan (Frank), her twin by another mother Marcia (Tom) and nieces and nephews Jacqui (Chas), Joshua (Jamie), John, and Andy (Caroline). Also left behind are college friend MaryBeth, workplace friends Brenda and Marty and many others that have touched her life. Of course, there will always be a special place in her forever heart for her brothers and sisters in Christ of the Grace B. Davis Sunday School class. There will be a Celebration of Nancy’s Life at Jasmine Plantation, September 27th. If you come, be prepared to sing, clap and laugh! Nancy’s life could not have happened without song or laughter.