Paula F. Hayes, born on April 22, 1951 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Junior Belcher and Ora Lee (Marples) Sandefur. She passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 74. She was a resident of Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Paula is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 32 years, Walter Hayes; sister, Beverley Lekoff; and her twin brother, Doug Belcher.
Paula is survived by her niece, Dyane (Duane) Walker; great nephew and his children, Clayton (Tiffany) Walker, Adalynn, Evelynn, and Magnolia; step-son, Todd (Ashley) Hayes; loving grandchildren, Haleigh Hayes and Trevor (Lillian) Jewell; great grandson, Maverick; and many extended family and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
A Memorial Service will be held at Kraft Funeral Service on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Jeffersonville Christian Church, 2101 Middle Road, Jeffersonville, Indiana.