She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Carl Hays; infant son, Lee Laverne Hays; parents, Aumund and Lulu Lee; brothers William, Chancey, and Ralph.
Surviving are her son Brent (Sandy) Hays; two granddaughters Holly Hays, and Laurie (Mike) Grypma; two great-grandchildren Connor and Kennedy Grypma; and a nephew and several nieces.
Private family services will be held at the Cook Memorial Chapel with graveside interment services at Grandville Cemetery.
Her family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.