Mary Teresa Hayden passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2024. She was born Mary Teresa Powers on February 7, 1931, the 10th of 12 children to Joseph Hubert Powers, Sr and Teresa Margaret Powers. Married on July 13, 1957, she was the loving wife of Donald Earl Hayden for 67 years. She was a wonderful mother to seven children and a devout member of her Catholic faith at Immaculate Church. The daily recitation of the Rosary was one testament to her strong faith.
Mary Teresa was an exceptional seamstress and in addition, honored her children and grandchildren by lovingly constructing Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls. Her children, family, and friends were blessed with the most delicious homemade cakes, breads, and wonderful meals; every dish she made with love. She was a generous person, giving of her time and talents to people in need. Included in some of her many talents were baking, canning, singing in the church choir, sewing, and ballroom dancing with her husband Don. She was an active member of several organizations within the Immaculate Parish Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings – Joseph H. Powers Jr., Mary Agnes Powers, Robert A. Powers, Patricia Garvin, Fr. Aloysius Powers, Elizabeth Lattus, Msgr. Bernard Powers, Martha Taylor, Celine Kahalley, and Fr. Richard Powers.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Donald Earl Hayden and her children Dr. Patrick Kevin (Megan) of Russellville, KY, Joseph Thomas (Joan) of Owensboro, KY, Mary Monica of Newnan, GA, Paul Aloysius (Connie) of St. Louis, MO, Martin William (Tracy) of Edgewood, KY, Teresa Anne of Owensboro, KY and David Matthew (Mimi) of St. Louis, MO, 19 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, her loving sister Maddalena Leach, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Fern Terra, Cedarhurst of Owensboro, Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center, and Heartford House for the care and love provided to Mary Teresa during the last five years. In addition, the family is also grateful for the care and love shown to Mary Teresa by Fr. John Vaughn and Dr. Jinah Sayed.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 30, at Immaculate Catholic Church, with Fr. John Vaughn presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Friday at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home, with prayers at 6:00 PM. There will also be a visitation on Saturday from 10:00 until the time of Mass at Immaculate Catholic Church. Burial will take place at a later date, at Resurrection Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Immaculate Catholic Church, 2516 Christie Place, Owensboro, KY 42301, or St. Joseph Peace Mission for Children, Inc., P.O. Box 1094, Owensboro, KY 42302.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with Mary Teresa Hayden’s care. Please leave condolence messages for the family of Mrs. Hayden and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.