Merle Joyce Hayes

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      Sex: F

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 9 May 1926 - , , Ohio, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 13 Jul 2018 - , , Ohio, USA ( at age 92)
         Burial: in Arlington Memorial Gardens, Mount Healthy, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 243422644

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Parents

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         Father: Julius Martin Hayes
         Mother: Flora Mae Catron

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Gale E. Pointer
       Marriage: 30 Jan 1943

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Notes

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General:

Per Ohio, U.S., Birth Index, 1908-2003
NameMrle Hayes
Birth Date9 May 1926
Birth PlaceOhio, USA
Certificate Number1926043732
Additional InformationMartin

Per 1930 US Census 5/26/1930 Mills Road, Kings Mills, Deerfield Township, Warren, Ohio
[census taker can't spell, and I will enter as it appears]
Martain Hayzes is the 26 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $15 a month and owns a radio set. Born in Ohio, as were his parents, he is a mechanic of his own account in a garage, and is not a veteran. His wife is 24 year old Flora Hayzes, born in Kentucky, as were her parents. Age at first marriage was 20 for Martain and 18 for Flora. They have 4 children, all born in Ohio: 5 year old son, Gerald Hayzes; 4 year old daughter, Muril Hayzes; 3 year 2 month old son, Charles Hayzes; and 6 month old son, Raymond Hayzes.

Per 1940 US Census 4/24/1940 4773 Poplar St., Norwood, Hamilton, Ohio
Martin J. Hayes is the 35 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, vauled at $4,500. Born in Ohio, he and his family lived in Kings Mills, Warren, Ohio in 1935. Educated through 8th grade, he works as a foreman in a machine shop, working 40 hours last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $3,000 in 1939. His wife, 34 year old Flora Hayes, was born in Kentucky, was educated through 8th grade, and does home housework. They have 4 children, all born in Ohio: 15 year old son, Gerald Hayes, educated through 8th grade, attends school; 13 year old daughter, Merle Hayes, educated through 7th grade; 12 year old son, Charles Hayes, educated through 5th grade; and 6 year old son, Glenn Hayes.

Per Obituary in The Kentucky Enquirer 7/26/2018
Merle Joyce Pointer (nee Hayes)
NORWOOD \emdash Age 92, of Norwood Ohio passed away on July 13, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Gale E. Pointer. Loving mother of Linda C. Pointer and the late David A. Pointer (Diane M.). Cherished grandmother of Phillip A. Pointer (Rebecca M.) and Michael A. Pointer (Angela C.) and special great grandmother of Flynn T. Pointer, James M. Pointer, Iris M. Pointer, Maya M. Pointer and the late PJ. Pointer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Flora Hayes and her brothers, Gerald,
Charles Wm., Raymond, and Glenn Hayes.
Merle was a graduate of Norwood High School Class of 1944. She attended the University of Cincinnati and obtained her Real Estate License and later received her Brokers License as well as her GRI and CR3 certifications. She opened her own office, Pointer Realty, in Norwood, OH with her husband, Gale,
and was in business for more than 50 years. Merle loved music and performed with her church and various community choirs. She loved to travel with family and friends. The highlight of her day was seeing her grandsons and great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life at Zion United Church of Christ, 2301 Indian Mound Avenue, Norwood, OH 45212 on
Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Private burial at family's convenience. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Merle may be made to Zion United Church of Christ or Hospice of Cincinnati.

Per Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022
NameMerle Jpointer [Merle Hayes]
GenderFemale
RaceWhite
Marital Status Widowed
Age92
Birth Date9 May 1926
Birth PlaceOhio, USA
Residence PlaceOhio, USA
Death Date13 Jul 2018
Death PlaceOhio, USA
Death HospitalDecedent's Home
IndustrySales
OccupationSelf employed
EducationSome College Credit, But No Degree
Father Hayes
Inquest QuestionsAutopsy Performed?: No; Autopsy Findings Available?: Not Applicable; Manner of Death: Natural; Pregnant At Time of Death?: Not Applicable; Tobacco Use Contribute to Death?: No; Method of Disposition: Cremation;

Per Findagrave
Merle Joyce Hayes Pointer
BIRTH 9 May 1926 Ohio, USA
DEATH 13 Jul 2018 (aged 92) Ohio, USA
BURIAL Arlington Memorial Gardens Mount Healthy, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
MEMORIAL ID 243422644