Juliana May Hays, known to many as Julie or Mamaw, went to be with our Lord on October 1, 2025.  She was born on July 17, 1941, to Harry Burleigh and Ella Annie (Bryant) Sibley.

Juliana and Nelson (Lynnie) were united in marriage on May 7, 1981.

Juliana was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ella; her sisters, Elizabeth Stoddard, Madaline Smith, Flossie Moreau, Rosaline Stoddard and Fern Stoddard; brother, Harry Sibley and her husband, Nelson Lynn Hays.  She is survived by her children, Guy Ellingwood, Kathy Erwin and husband, John, Melissa Cantrell and husband, Tim, Carrie Bowers and husband, Jeff, Walter (Mike) MacDonald and wife, Dana and Amy Gayer and husband, James; her granddaughter she legally adopted that she claimed as her own, Kayla Jenkins, and her husband, Lee; 16 grandchildren, Guy (little Eddie), Katlynn, Kimberlee, Julie, Kayla, Hillary, Paige, Anthony, Gracie, Garrett, Sean, Casie, Cheyenne, Nathan, Jakilyn and Kristen; she was blessed with 32 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Juliana gave her heart back to the Lord 12 days before her passing, and what a remarkable change she had! Julie wanted to let everyone know she loved them. Her stories, her hugs, and her "Love Ya's" will truly be missed.

No services are planned per her request.

No services to be held