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Michele Hayden Obituary
URBANA - Michele G. Hayden, 82, of Urbana passed away Monday (July 31, 2023) at home surrounded by family.
She was born on March 26, 1941, in Iraq, the daughter of John and Rachel David. She married William Hayden Sr. on Aug. 30, 1970, in Champaign.
Michele is survived by her husband; son, William (Rachel) Hayden Jr. of Urbana; daughter, Melonie (Brian) Richardson of Urbana; grandchildren, Sophia, Madelyn and Ella Darnall; and sister, Gladys Toma.
Michele studied nursing while living in London, England. She attended Parkland College and received an associate degree in nursing. She was also a licensed cosmetologist. She was an active member in Champaign Seventh-day Adventist Church. Michele enjoyed cooking and opening her house to students, friends and family every Sabbath.
Celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, IL 61802. Pastor Raymond Plummer and Pastor Eugene Preval will be officiating.
Memorials may be made to Champaign Seventh-day Adventist Church, 308 S. Mattis Ave., Champaign, IL 61821. Condolences may be made at renner-wikoffchapel.com.
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Megan Hewitt
August 5, 2023
I am one of the many people lucky to know the Hayden family and of course be invited in and welcomed wholeheartedly. It was an honor and gift to know Michele and feel as though instantly loved. Michele did that with a sly smile, eyes that saw and accepted you and a plate piled so incredibly high with the best lentils, rice, dolmeh beans and... but somehow you would still want more. Michele's fierce kindness left a mark and example on my life that has come back to me many times in the decades since I kept falling asleep on her purposefully comfortable couches in a home created to be a peaceful, warm and welcoming respite. There is not enough words of thanks, Michele exemplified her faith and was a blessing to all of us lucky enough to meet such a beautiful woman of God. Much love and comfort to the Hayden family.
Laura Carlanell
August 2, 2023
Michele loved her Savior most of all along with her church and family and friends. She loved to share the Gospel and she loved to host and cook for people and be a helper. We will miss her on this earth as we await the Messiah's return. My condolences to her husband, children, grandchildren.
Christopher and Feeza Muhawe.
August 1, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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