Michele Lee Hayes, 61, passed away January 28, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born October 6. 1961 in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of the late, Leon and Elizabeth Knopp. Michele graduated from Woodland High School in 1979. She was a Collection Analyst at Parkview Hospital for 5 years and previously managed financial counselors at Lutheran Hospital for several years.
Michele was a kind and loving person that people enjoyed spending time with her in conversation and especially her humor. She has saved many animals over the years and touched the lives of many people just being herself. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Michele is survived by her husband of 39 years, Steve Hayes of Fort Wayne, IN; children, Amanda (Ben) Farrow of Geneva, IN; Eric Hayes, Leah Hayes both of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Zach and Ethan Deller, Audrianna Hair and Alicia Hayes.
Private Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to (PAWS of Adams County, Indiana). Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home 8325 Covington Road Fort Wayne, IN. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com