Mrs. Lois M. Cannon Hailey was born on December 8, 1932 to the late Annie B. Meals and Maxie Cannon.  She departed this life on April 10, 2008.

She accepted Christ at a early age while in Athens, Alabama.  He formal education was acquired through Trinity High School in Athens, Alabama.

Lois was united in Holy Matrimony to Earl Hargrove, Sr., in October of 1949 and to this union four children were born, Earl Jr., Jacqueline, Debra and Michelle.  Later, she married Wilson J. Hailey who preceded her in death.  This union was blessed with one child, Jerome Hailey.

After extensive traveling to various states, Lois decided to settle in Cleveland, Ohio where she enjoyed being a homemaker, having a special love for taking care of her children.  She enjoyed the company of family and friends and loved to visit her home of Athens, Alabama.  Some of her additional enjoyments were sewing, playing cards, watching baseball and socializing.

She had a passion for cooking and was very happy to spend time with he grandchildren, as they were a joy to her.

Lois battled several illnesses, but the love that she had for her children gave her strength to fight despite her pain.  After acquiring the comfort that her children would be alright, she found peace in going home to be with the Lord.

Left to carry her legacy are five children, Earl Jr., Jacqueline (Robert) Mack, Debra Sue, Macy Michelle, and Jerome (Tameka); eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Josie (TS) Prewitt of Columbus, OH, Berniece (David) Clinton of Madison, AL, Frances (Spival) Darvy of Rockford, IL;  two brothers, Maxie Jr. and William (Nettie Rose); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.