Marie Anna Hails (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Maria Anna Hails, 80, of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away on May 20, 2019. Marie was born November 11, 1938, in New Hampshire, the daughter of Edward Ludger and Alice Mary Blanchette Plante. She was married to the late TSgt (Ret) Frank R. Hails, Jr. for several years before his passing. As part of the United States Air Force family, Marie traveled the country living in multiple states, including Missouri, Hawaii, South Dakota, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, and more. She continued her love for travelling throughout her life, visiting many more states and multiple European countries. Marie even trained for many months working towards her pilot license, and successfully earned her real estate license. She also enjoyed cake decorating for a time. Marie co-owned and operated a successful restaurant and bar in Lebanon, Missouri for over twenty years. H & J Bar-B-Q was a local favorite for anglers who came from across the country to fish at nearby Bennett Spring State Park, largely due to Marie’s work ethic and drive to make sure all customers were 100% satisfied every visit. After retiring from the restaurant business, Marie’s passion for cooking continued, and she also enjoyed helping her long-time beloved friend Bill run his multiple businesses, hosting family get-togethers to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, visiting casinos, and taking care of her beloved dogs.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband Frank Hails Jr., her sisters, Rachel Grenier, and Anita Merrill; her brother, Paul Plante; and her significant other, Bill Nichols.
Marie is survived by her brothers, Richard Plante, and Armond Plante; two daughters, Debra (Greg) Leak, and Donna Marie Brackett, all of Jefferson City, Missouri; two sons, MSgt (Ret) Thomas R. (Gina) Hails, of Las Vegas, Nevada, MSgt (Ret) Frank R. (Leslie) Hails, III, of Springfield, Georgia; six grandchildren, Cindy Marie (Ben) Connelly, Kristin Marie Ausley, Paul Brackett, Thomas Hails, Jr., Kimberly Hails, and Frank R. Hails, IV; four step-grandchildren, Nicholas, Kacey, Joseph, and Matthew Hayward; four great-grandchildren, Robbie, Aja Marie, and Mason Connelly, and Braxten Ausley; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
Memorial donations to Pound Pullers or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital may be made through Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri.
Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Somersworth, New Hampshire.
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