Linda Hayes O'Reilly

Linda Hayes O'Reilly passed away peacefully January 28, 2016 after a lengthy hospital stay. Linda was the proud mother of Kathy Hayes Melton and C. Kevin Hayes. Linda was born March 11, 1940 in Jackson, MS to Raymond and Katherine Barrett and attended Mississippi State College for Women, where she met Chuck Hayes, a student at Mississippi State. They married and ultimately chose Metairie, Louisiana to raise their family. Linda was very active in her children's school, her church, Parkway Presbyterian, were she was an Elder, Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir. Linda was also involved in local politics, campaigning and event coordinator including Governor Dave Treen's Inauguration. Linda and her husband had an annual Mardi Gras event at their business, Copy Center and many fond memories were made there. Linda moved to Baton Rouge following Katrina and made many new friends including those at Highland Presbyterian church and the wonderful ladies in her supper club. Linda loved her grandchildren and enjoyed attending school activities and watching their athletic events. Linda is survived by her son, C. Kevin Hayes, former daughter-in-law Tara Leigh Hayes and their children: Emi and Charlie Hayes, all of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by her daughter Kathy Hayes Melton, her husband T.L. and their children: Hayes, Hunter, and Ella Fallen and Harrison, Fraser, Bayley and Lee Melton all of Richmond, Virginia. Linda was preceded by her late husband Chuck Hayes and survived by her former husband Robert O'Reilly. A memorial service will be held at Highland Presbyterian Church Sunday, January 31st at 3:00pm. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, Baton Rouge Louisiana.