Gayle Kinnard Ross, age 69, of Smyrna, TN died Monday, September 10, 2012 at her home. A native of Nashville, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. Kinnard Jr. and Gladys Gann Kinnard and also her son, Michael Wayne Hayes. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00AM at Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Smyrna. Brother Ron Caldwell will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Ross is survived by her loving husband John N. Ross of Smyrna; sons, Randy Hayes and Steve Hayes; special niece and her husband, Janet and Eric Beam; step-daughters, Amanda Ross and Neely Ross; sister, Sue Bailey; grandchildren, Brandon, Chad and Cody Hayes; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Braydon Hayes; along with several nieces and nephews and a host of loving friends. Mrs. Ross was a member of Old Jefferson Church of Christ and was retired from customer services with Castner Knotts. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ross enjoyed yard sales, traveling and was a devoted Atlanta Braves fan. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Smyrna. 615-459-3254 Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com