With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Helen Lay (Hokes Bluff, Alabama), who passed away on June 21, 2020 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Helen Lay to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Shula Thompson and Mary Thompson; her stepdaughter Tonya Lay; and her siblings, Ellis, Ralph, Billy, Roy Thompson and Jenny Kirby Bruggeman.

She is survived by : her husband Jerry H. Lay; her children, Teresa Bright, Terry Lay (Kathryn), Ricky Akridge and Charlie Hodge; her grandchildren, Morgan (Harrison Bright), Keith Lay, Jamie Lay Allen and Chris (Jonathan Rodriquez); her great grandchildren, Kevin, Hannah Rodriquez, Kaylee Knight, Skyler Allen, Silas and Caleb Lay; and her siblings, Don, Johnny Thompson, Ruth Adams, Martha Levra, Kathy Alford, Ann Wells and Patty Ryan. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home