Shirley Ann Hayes, 83, of Festus died Aug. 29, 2020, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker and a kind and helpful woman who tried to do the Lord’s work in everything. She loved spending time with family and friends, watching game shows and spoiling her dog. She was a member of the community gospel Union Band in the early 1950s and later a member of the Telegraph Gospelaires group, singing gospel music at churches and revivals. She was preceded in death by her husband: Oliver R. Hayes.
She is survived by her five children: Steve (Diana) Hayes, Glenda Goodson, Gary (Paula) Hayes, Larry (Paula) Hayes and Melinda (Dan) Doenges; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four sisters: Wanda (the late Will) Wamsganz, Mary (the late John) Worley, Evelyn (the late Clyde) Shrum and Wilma (the late Binus) White; and a brother: Marvin “Scottie” (the late Jackie) Scott.
A private graveside service was held at Lebanon Baptist Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Pete Ruble. Memorials may be made to Lebanon Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.