Carolyn Hayes Trayal's Obituary
Carolyn Hayes Trayal, 56, of Germantown, TN, passed away March 17, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Trayal; her son, Charles Trayal; her daughter, Liz Ann Trayal; her granddaughter, Charlie Trayal; and her brother, Randy Hayes. Carolyn was born in Jackson, MS on May 24, 1954. She had a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from The University of Mississippi (where she met her husband) and a Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of Memphis. She was an alumna of Delta Gamma Sorority, a member of Germantown United Methodist Church, and a member of Junior League of Memphis. She was a successful journalist in Little Rock, AR. When she moved to Memphis, she decided to teach elementary school in order to spend more time with her children. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. Visitation will be Sunday, March 20 from 4-6 p.m. The funeral will be Monday, March 21 at 1 p.m.. Both will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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