Mary B. Hayes, our beautiful and loving mother went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on January 13, 2018 at NEMHS in Wolf Point, Montana. She was born, August 31, 1932 to Clarence and Mary (Fox) Brockie at their home in Hays, Montana.
Mary attended school at the Mission in Hays, Montana and Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. She later received her G.E.D. and 2 years of college in Glendive for Early Childhood Education. She worked for Fort Peck Headstart for 15 years. In December 13, 1950, she met and married Wilbert Jackson. To this union they had 8 children. He passed away in 1976. She later met and married August “Gus” Hayes until his passing in 1994. Mom was a very beautiful and loving mother to many children on the Fort Peck Reservation. She was always there to lend a hand to anyone no matter who they were. She was known as “Ma Hayes” and too many as “Grama Mary.” Mom was a devoted Catholic all her life and recently gave her heart and life to the Lord on January 7, 2018.
Mom is survived by her daughters, Mary Sue Jackson and Wilberta Toavs (Marvin). Her brother, Henry “Prince” Brockie (Ruby). Many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, two adopted sisters, Carol Jones and Patt Iron Cloud-Runsthrough.
Mom is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary (Fox) Brockie, her brothers, Joseph “JoeJoe”, Morris “Brickie”, James “Skunk”, Georgie and Teddy Brockie. Her sisters Teresa Nellie, Ella Aragon, Catherine, Agnes “Aggie” Adams, Frances “Frosty” Brown, Cecilia Marie, Helen Ruth, Ann Helgeson and two adopted sisters Rose Connor and Henrietta Cochran. Her daughter Rosalyn “Toni” Jackson, sons Wilbert, Clarence “Indian”, Stonewall, Emerson, and James Jackson. Her grandchildren Rebecca and Robert Archdale and Jordie Jackson.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 at the Frazer Community Hall. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 17 at the Frazer High School Gymnasium. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences for the family may be left for the family using the form below.
Tina says
My thoughts and prayers go out to MARY HAYES’S family. Such a beautiful lady inside and out.
Kathleen says
Rest in perfect peace my wonderful friend Mary. It was always a joy and happiness when we’d see one another. May The Holy Spirit comfort the family as you prepare to lay this awesome lady with a beautiful heart to rest. Kathleen
Benson Follette-Montgomery says
Pete, Wilberta and family so sorry to hear of your mom. She will be missed. I remember when I was asked if she was my grandmother. Your mom and I always laughed about it. Your friend, Benson Follette-Montgomery
Doreen says
R.I.P Mary you beautiful soul and wonderful person I loved saying rosary with you many times and enjoyed the stories you told me about going to Flanderau school with my mom, you are an angel and I love you. Condolences to the family.
Edith says
My condolences to the family of Gramma Mary Hayes. I’ll always have great memories of my time with you!
anna pedraza says
Berta and Pete and familys .I’m sorry your going through this sorrow of losing a good and kind mother.she always had a kind word to say and a beautiful smile to go with it.She held a special place in my heart. Mary will most definitely be missed by all who knew her. May God bless you all. Anna and family.
Tyrus Follet says
Condolences from my Family to Gramma Mary’s Family. Sending prayer of comfort and peace!
chris bauer says
deepest condolences and highest regards to the Jackson family. she was an awesome lady with a huge heart that will be missed by many
Cindy Christian says
My deepest Condolences to Mary’s Family. I remember your mother’s smile since I was a little girl. She always had a smile and kind greeting whenever I’d see her. May all your wonderful memories of her comfort you in this sad time.
Patt Iron Cloud-Runs Through and Matt Runs Through says
I sure love you Sister Mary, I know you are close. ❤️. My love sent to all the family… ?. Families Are Forever !!! Missing you tonight. God has you tenderly in His Powerful and Loving Arms. I have no doubt. Now you are young again. We will all see you again. Doksha Ake Waciya Kink’te my Loving Sister.
Gloria GrantGone of Nebraska says
Sincerest condolences to your families as you say farewell to auntie Mary. She had a heart of gold and a smile the illuminated her goodness. She always gave me a smile and hug, love her.
Moccasin Ethelyn says
Condolences and prayers of comfort to the family of grandma Mary.. she will be missed..
Hugs..
Robin HayesHernandez says
From the Hayes family we are very sorry for your loss
Kathy says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences from my/our family to yours.
P’z&H’z
Kathryn Shields and family
jesse say says
she had a heart like my mother her sister ella. they are with each other now and Jesus.
Charles G. Aragon says
Our memories of Aunt Mary will always be cherished, Charlie loved calling and talking to her and it was so good to get to see her and spend time with her the last time we were in Montana, we love the quilts she made for us, so beautiful, and how she always had a smile and made us feel welcome around her. Aunt Mary will always be with us in our shared stories about her and the family. May God Bless her and your family and know how much she was loved.
Charles (Gene) Aragon and Family
Jonny B Stiffarm says
Auntie Mary travel to Paradise with Joy in your heart for the Lord knows you have done well on this Earth. Give hugs to my mom and all the other Head Start folks who arrived in Heaven before you. Celebrate, feast and visit and know those of us left behind remember you with loving memories and great stories to comfort us.
Tyrus Brockie says
Prayers from the Brockie and Hanley family she will be missed by us and love for all the family.
Irene Crow(Aragon) says
Aunt Mary, I will miss you so much and your guidance, and all our conversation we had. God Bless your family. Love Irene/Mike/Terri ?
Dorene "Molly" Finley says
Sorry to hear about Mary. Bless you all. Hugs. Molly