Sunshine Hays Wise

Sunshine Hays Wise, her name was so fittingly “Sunshine”. We thank Almighty God for the ninety years of her light and warmth. Sunshine was born August 22, 1922 in Castor, LA and passed away August 26, 2012. During WWII she served proudly as a Civil Service employee with the U.S. Corps of Engineers in Ruston, U.S. Army Engineers at Camp Robinson, and at Pine Bluff Arsenal and later with War Assets Administration. She and husband Andy raised their seven children in Baton Rouge. A vital part of Winbourne U. Methodist, she taught Sunday School, worked as secretary, and was dedicated to her Circle. She later resided in Walker where she was an active member of Walker U. Methodist. Ensuring her children’s success was of utmost importance. She was a wonderful Mama and loyal friend. Preceded in death by husband Andy Snider Wise; son Roger Craig; parents Spencer and Ruby Hays; brothers Roy, Ray, C. Wayne, and Keith Hays; sister Betty Bennett. Survived by sister Martha Nell Hartman; brother James Neal Hays; sisters-in-law Trudie Hays and Barbara Hays; daughters Betty Randolph and husband Billy; Joan Neal and husband Bert; Gail Naul and husband Bernie; Rebecca Chisholm; Penny Douciere and husband Ricky; Amy Watson; son Andy Brian Wise and wife Lydia; grandchildren: Lindy and Will Randolph; Noelle Graham; Bert Lynn Neal, Jr., Wesley Naul; Sarah Gehling; Hannah and Rachel Wise; Emily and Andy Douciere; Molly, Spencer, and Matthew Watson; great-grandchildren Victoria Graham; Ruby Gehling; Kenzie Randolph; Martin Gehling V; Isaac Naul; and Christian Neal. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Greenoaks Funeral Home from 11am until services at 2pm. Interment will be held on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2pm in Old Castor Cemetery in Castor, LA. Pallbearers will be sons-in-law and grandsons. The family would like to thank Landmark Nursing Home, OLOL, and Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing for your care and compassion.