Aaro Mae Hayes was born on September 5, 1945, in Tchula, Mississippi to the late Jullie Hayes. She departed her life on May 22, 2023, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital Cane Creek in Martin, TN.

She accepted Christ at an early age at the Church of Christ under the leadership of Elder C. Mitchell. Later in life, she moved her membership to New Life Deliverance Temple Pentecostal Power Church under the leadership of Bishop L. Lane and then Bishop T. Cobb until her passing. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. Later in life she went back to school and earned her certification to be a Certified Med Tech. After retiring, she devoted her time to be a companion to her clients until her passing. Aaro loved to spend time with her family, doing puzzles and knitting.

She is preceded in death by her mother: Jullie Hayes Price, stepfather: Alford Price Jr, grandfather: Moses Hayes, and a companion: John Moss.

She leaves to cherish 3 children: Dondli Hayes (Shiron) of Caruthersville MO, Darell Hayes (Natasha) of Marion, AR, Cassandra Smith (Arthur) of Cape Girardeau, MO. 2 special daughters: Marilou (Alfonzo) of Newbern, TN., and Angela Person of Humble, TX.

1 brother: Charles Frencher Sr. of Caruthersville, MO., and 1 special brother: Carl Lee of Mt. Vernon, IL. 1 aunt: Nettie McBride of Caruthersville MO. 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Graveside services were held May 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Noon at Magnolia Cemetery in Caruthersville, MO. with Bishop Tommy L. Cobb officiating. The interment was in Magnolia Cemetery in Caruthersville, MO. Pallbearers were Darell L. Hayes, Darell D. Hayes, Darion Hayes, Austin Fullerwinder, Dondli Hayes Jr., and Michael Hopkins. Honorary Pallbearers were Dondli Hayes Sr., Arthur Smith, Malcolm Hayes, Alvin Horhn, Troy Burton, and Tory Burton.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti oversaw arrangements.