Rachel Elizabeth Baugh Hayes, 69, of Proctorville, Oh, passed from this earthly life to life with her Heavenly father on Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born April 12,1951 to Ernestine Arthur Baugh and the late Jack Paul Baugh. She was the loving wife of Harry "Pete" Hayes, who preceded her in death.
She was a 1969 graduate of Huntington High School, and a 1970 graduate of the Huntington School of Beauty Culture. She was a beautician for most of her life, either in local salons, or in her home. She was also preceded in death by her sister Pamala Burgess. She is survived by her daughter and son-in - law Holli and Michael Martin, and her step- son and his wife, Chris and Teresa Hayes. She is also survived by her five grandchildern, the prides of her life, C.J. Hayes, Levi Martin, Titus Martin, Zoe Martin, and Cyrus Martin. Additionally, she is survived by her mother, Ernestine Baugh; her sisters, Jacqueline Livingston (John), Debbie Sansom (Ricky),and Donna Kimbrough; and her brother, Jack Baugh II (Patty); several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; two special cousins, Gail Stepp and Ron Cade; several other cousins, and a host of friends. Rachel was a dual member of Proctorville (OH) Chapter #257, Order of the Eastern Star, and Huntington (WV) Chapter #8 where she served as Secretary for many years. In 2018-2019 she served as Grand Electa in the Grand Chapter of WV OES. Services will be held, Thursday, May 14, at 2:00 pm, at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio with her nephew, Pastor Tyler Sansom officiating. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the funeral home with The Eastern Star service at 1:40 p.m. She will always be remembered for her great creativity, good food, and willingness to help anyone who needed it, even though lately, her health had prevented her from doing the things she loved. Her family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Rachel Stevens and all the staff at Close to Home in Ironton, Oh for their attentive and loving care over the last 4 months. They would also like to express their gratitude for the kind and compassionate end of life care that was provided by Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley and Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
