Mary Ellen Hayes
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1925 - Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Christening:
Death: 19 Dec 2019 - ( at age 94)
Burial: in Maple Grove Cemetery, Brookville, Franklin, Indiana, United States
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 205597283
Parents
Father: Chester Allen Hayes
Mother: Manola Island Welcome
Spouses and Children
1. *John Howard Ashley Sr,Find A Grave ID: 199901168
Marriage: 16 Jun 1945
Marriage Notes
Per The Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati, Ohio 6/19/1945
LICENSED TO WED COVINGTON
John Howard Ashley, 28, Brookvile, Ind., defense worker, and Mary Ellen Hayes, 20, Cincinnati.
Notes
General:
Per 1930 US Census: 4/24/1930, Zion Road, Miami Township, Hamilton County, Ohio
Mary Hayes is a 84 year old white female widow, who owns the farm she lives on, valued at $7,000, and also owns a radio. Born in Ohio, as were her parents, she first married at age 26. Living with Mary is her son and his family. Chester is a 42 year old farmer, born in Ohio, as were his parents, and he is not a veteran. He was first married at age 26, to then 18 year old Manola, who is now 34. Manola and her father were born in Ohio, her mother in Indiana. They have 6 children, all born in Ohio: 16 year old daughter, Esther, 13 year old son, Otto; 9 year old son, Oliver; 7 year old daughter, Stella; 4 year 4 month old daughter, Mary E.; and 3 year 4 month old Mahlon. Esther and Otto attend school.
Per 1940 US Census 5/17/1940 Zion Road, Miami Township, Hamilton County, Ohio
Chester Hayes, 52 year old white male head of household, was educated through 8th grade, works as a welder for a valve manufacturer, working 40 hours last week, and n 52 weeks of work earned $1300 in 1939. He and his family were all born in Ohio, and lived in this same house in 1935. His wife, 45 year old Manola Hayes, was educated through 8th grade, does home housework. Stella Hayes, 19 year old daughter, educated through 8th grade, does home housework. Oleni [probably Oliver] Hayes, 17 year old daughter, educated through 8th grade, does home housework. Mary Ellen Hayes, 15 year old daughter [probable son], educated through 8th grade, attends school. Mahlon Hayes, 13 year old son, educated through 7th grade, attends school. Royal Hayes, 7 year old son, educated through 1st grade, attends school. Elizabeth Hayes is their 6 year old daughter. Marjie Hayes is their 4 year old daughter. Joan Ann Hayes is their 2 year old daughter. Mary Hayes, 95 year old widow, is Chester's mother, educated through 6th grade, unable to work. Malinda Seves is his 82 year old widowed aunt, educated through 8th grade, unable to work. Albert Hayes, his 66 year old brother, educated through 8th grade, is unable to work.
Per 1950 US Census 4/10/1950 5th, Brookville, Franklin, Indiana
John Ashley, 32 year old white male head of household, born in Indiana, is a factory worker of refrigerators, working 40 hours last week. His wife, 24 year old Mary E. Ashley, was born in Ohio, keeps house. They have 2 children, both born in Indiana, 4 year old son John H. Ashley Jr and 1 year old daughter Connie J. Ashley.
Per Findagrave
Mary Ellen Hayes Ashley
Birth 5 Jun 1925 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
Death 19 Dec 2019 (aged 94)
Burial Maple Grove Cemetery Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Memorial ID 205597283
Per U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
NameMary Ellen Ashley
Maiden NameHayes
GenderFemale
Death Age94
Birth Date5 Jun 1925
Birth PlaceCincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Marriage Date16 Jun 1945
Death Date19 Dec 2019
Obituary Date7 Mar 2025
Obituary PlaceAuburn, Michigan, USA
ParentsChester Hayes; Manola Welcome Hayes
ChildrenJohn H. Ashley, Connie J. Lang
SiblingsMarjorie Braswell, Joann Dews
Per Obituary Ashley June 5, 1925 \emdash December 19, 2019
Mary Ellen (Hayes) Ashley was born June 5, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Chester and Manola Welcome Hayes. Mary was wed to the late John H. Ashley, Sr., on June 16, 1945. Mary will be remembered by many as the head cook for the Brookville schools from the early 1960's until the 1990's. She enjoyed her many hours preparing meals from scratch for thousands of students. She also donated her time and talents to the town of Brookville, cooking for many church and community suppers. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed playing her Wurlitzer organ, singing with her family, and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of Mary's greatest pleasures was sharing stories of her time growing up through the 1920's and 30's. Her most memorable story was of her employment at the Wright Aeronautical Company in Cincinnati, where she assisted in the testing of engines for the Boeing B-17 and B-19 bombers during World War II. She was truly a real life Rosie the Riveter and proud of it. Mary peacefully joined her departed loved ones on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Mary is survived by her children, John H. (Emma) Ashley, Jr., and Connie J. Lang; grandchildren, Denise (Brad) Stacy, Kim (Clark Sherwood) Lang, Tereasa Lang, Rick (Melissa) Lang, Tara (Dan) Ball, and James (Christina) Ashley; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson. Mary is also survived by her sisters, Marjorie Braswell and Joann (Bob) Dews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John; three sisters; five brothers; and son-in-law; David Chaddon.
Per Mary's wishes, a private service will be held by the family at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to the Brookville United Methodist Church. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Mary Ashley.