Mary Elizabeth (Hayes) Reis

March 20, 1957 - January 23, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Hayes) Reis, 63, of Saginaw, our caring, funny, determined, and sociable, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, in the care of family at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. Mary Elizabeth Hayes was born on March 20, 1957, in Saginaw, to parents, Delbert and Jacqueline (Reichle) Hayes. She grew up alongside her brothers: Michael, John, and William. Mary graduated from Hemlock High School, class of ’75, while in school, she was a member of the cheerleading team. Mary’s love of flowers and gardening led her to a career as a florist. Further, she also enjoyed cooking, looking after her pets, and visiting places such as Florida, Mackinac Island, and East Tawas. Mary is forever loved by her sons, Maxwell (Amanda) Reis and Michael Reis; mother, Jacqueline Hayes; brothers, Michael Hayes and John Hayes; and her four-legged “grandpup”, Dolly; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Delbert, and brother William “Bill” Hayes. There are no plans for a formal memorial service at this time. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services (formerly Reitz-Herzberg), 1550 Midland Rd., between State & Gratiot. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church and Preschool, 2565 N. Miller Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.