Sister Mary Rosanne Hailey

1923 - 2014

Sister Mary Rosanne Hailey obituary, 1923-2014, Nashville, TN

BORN

1923

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home - Nashville

201 25th Ave North

Nashville, Tennessee

Sister Mary Hailey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2014.

Sister Mary Rosanne Hailey, 91, died peacefully on August 28, 2014, at Mercy Convent. Sister (Phyllis Marie) was born on May 07, 1923 in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of John Thomas and Rose Lehman Hailey. Sister entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1944 and was a Sister for 70 years. She received her professional education at the Anthenaeum in Cincinnati, OH, and her BA degree from Our Lady of Cincinnati College. She ministered in schools throughout the diocese of Tennessee including Memphis, Knoxville and Nashville.
Sister was a primary teacher for thirty five years and had a special love for children. After retiring Sister tutored children in her home. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining, visiting with her family at the beach, and listening to Eddy Arnold. Sister doted on her ten siblings and their families. She had a special devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and spent many hours in prayer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Mary M. Hailey, Rose Reale, Frances Lawrence, Ann Curran, her brothers John T. Hailey, Jr., Joseph Hailey, Robert Hailey. She is survived by her sister Sister Elizabeth (Betty) Hailey, her brothers Lehman Hailey and James Hailey,(Mary Ann) and many devoted nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place at Mercy Convent, 2629 Pennington Bend Road, on Wednesday September 3rd from 9:30 - 11:30. The Funeral Mass will take place at 1pm. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Marshall Donnelly Combs Funeral Home, Nashville, Tennessee.

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September 3, 2014

Therese and Sam Hoadley

Many sweet memories will miss you. Rest in peace.

September 2, 2014

Beverly & Tommy Hill

Losing someone hurts but if you truly love them you should let them go, one day you'll be reunited. unknown quote

Til we meet again sweet lady.....

September 2, 2014

Patty Needham

May you rest in the peace and love of Christ - I will miss you.

Love
Patty

September 1, 2014

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