Judy Carol Tinin Hayes

judy carol hayes

December 12, 1960 ~ October 14, 2025

Born in: Nashville, Tennessee
Resided in: Nashville, Tennessee

The Beloved Judy Carol Tinin Hayes – Age 64, passed away October 14, 2025, in her Hometown Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Hayes is preceded in death by her Husband, Vernon Woodard Hayes; Son, Danny Ray Thornton; Father, Charles Tinin; Mother, Mary Nell Gentry and both brothers, Jimmy and Charles Tinin.

Survived by her son; David Thornton and His wife Annisha Thornton; Her daughter, Stephanie Hayes; and 13 Grandchildren, Brianna, William, Robert,

Gunner, Kaylee, Kloe, Kayden, Logan, Danny, Nathan, Abigal, Gracie, Brooklyn; and her sisters; Vickie, Elaine, Rosie, Mary and Trisha.
Plus, so many more nieces, nephews, and other family members that she loved. Judy wasn’t just a light in this world. she was a wild fire. Full of love, life and fearlessness. She was a profound lover of the Tennessee Vols and Watching Nascar on Sundays. A free thinker who didn’t bite her tongue or shy away from tough conversations. she was an open book with chapters filled with love, laughter, heartbreak and pain. She weathered storms and stood tall when things got tough. a fighter, a mother, a sister, a grandmother and friend to many. Her roar was loud, and her love was forever. She embodied the power of a woman and the heart of a lion.
We will carry her fire and love in our hearts until we meet again.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Western Hills Church, 7565 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209,
Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday prior to the service from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Western Hills Church. The family invites anyone who loved Judy to come out and celebrate her life with us.
Arrangements are in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37209. (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.

Services

Visitation: October 23, 2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Western Hills Church
7565 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209


Celebration of Life: October 23, 2025 7:00 pm

Western Hills Church
7565 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209


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  1. Duty, I have known for so long. She. Was SO close to my heart.
    The years took us apbut I never forgot how much we loved each other.
    I love you. Prayers always

  2. Judy, I have known for so long. She. Was SO close to my heart.
    The years took us a part but I never forgotten how much we loved each other.
    I love you. Prayers always until I see you again

  3. Your mom was such a truly beautiful soul. The short time I did know her she was always so welcoming and kind

  4. I will sure miss you sister. You helped us when we needed it most and I will never forget you. Love you Judy

    • My beautiful sis I sure miss you already . I wasn’t expecting this call , You have been my sister always . Growing up we had a good relationship.
      I have so many memories of me being with you and David Thornton , Y’all always had me there and we would have so much fun 🤩.
      Omg I have so many beautiful memories of you my darling sister ,
      I’m going to miss you so much.

      Here’s ones I was remembering this we were little girls on the couch and you were teaching me a song . lol I have to laugh she got in trouble with daddy . Cause I sang .
      Mary had a little lamb 🐑 tied to the heater lol you know the . Every time it turned around burnt it’s little Peter lol ,
      You have remember this was back before sensor words . Or anything like that.
      He like that I said Peter .

      I think I could set just look at the pictures of you the other day.
      And cried but good memories.
      The kids were little Stephanie had bangs .
      Bubba had been in the pond with Philip behind my place. And he didn’t have a shirt on .
      You of course seating with your momma you would say that , She my momma . Lol
      I could talk all day about some of the stuff we did together the fun times and the sad .
      I’ll love you forever my dear sister my chest hurts without you here .
      You have a good time with your son . Mom and daddy and the rest of the boys .
      I’ll see you lords willing when it’s my time.
      I know you’re going to be watching over your grandchildren. You loved them the best you could, and your kids .
      But please 🙏 stop by and see me ,
      I love you 😘,
      I miss you so much. Enjoy Heaven !!

      Your sister
      Rosie .

  5. My beautiful redhead sister. I’ll never forget memories of you all the laughs and all the crazy things you did when I would come to visit. I love you, sweet girl.
    Rest in the arms of Jesus!


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