Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Gary, Indiana
Dec 19, 1927 – Jul 3, 2020 (Age 92)
Passed away on July 3rd, 2020 at Methodist Hospital, Northlake Campus, Gary, Indiana.
Ruby Dean Rogers Hays was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 19, 1927, to Mr. Richard Rogers and Lena Davis Rogers. Ruby passed away on July 3, 2020 at the age of 92 years old.
Ruby worked at Reuben R. Donnelly in Chicago, Illinois until she married and moved to Gary, Indiana. Ruby was married to the late Mr. Eddie Hays on June 6, 1948. To this union, six children were born. Ruby was a devoted wife, loving mother, beloved daughter, sister and a steadfast friend.
Ruby had a deep love of God and became a member of Peter’s Rock Baptist Church under the Pastor ship of Pastor Clarence Baity, where she was a dedicated Choir member until her health began to fail.
Ruby is preceded in death by her daughter Senola Hays Hightower (Harold, deceased); both parents Richard and Lena Rogers; sisters, Mary Julia Farr; Edna Rogers and Alberta Mitchell. Brothers, Clinnon and Joe Nathan Rogers. Ruby is survived by her children: Lena Ethel Hays Moore (Everett) of Gary, Indiana; Raymond Edward Hays of Lansing, Illinois; Rueben Jerome Hays (Naomi) of Chino, California; Roger Phillip Hays (Angela) of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Alice Edna Frazier (Darryl) of Merrillville, Indiana.
Grandchildren: Patricia Terry (Earl), Phillip Hays (Tammy); Everett Moore; Henry Hightower (Natasha); Alana Hightower (Renee); Rueben Hays, Jr.; Kathryn Moore; Reginald Hays; Harold Hightower; Maurice Hays (Krystal) and Anthony Moore. Twenty-six (26) great grandchildren, a host of great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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Alway a beautiful spirit...So sorry Lena...you have our condolences.
Rev.Isaac and Janice Culver
Evang. Janice Culver
July 15, 2020 | Friend
My condolences and sincere blooming hope that a life well lived in honor of God produced more souls to live for Christ. Thank you Mrs. Hayes.
Bernadette Jackson
July 15, 2020 | Crown Point, IN | Friend
So sorry for your families loss, Mrs. Hays was a faithful church member. Be comforted knowing that shes with her Lord and Savior. Praying for you all.
Vanessa Marcus-Little
July 15, 2020 | Acquaintance
May the Lord God Almighty give you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Otis and Linda
Otis and Linda Lockett
July 14, 2020 | Norfolk, VA | Family
May the family find peace knowing that she is finally home. Bless you all.
Otis and Linda Lockett
July 14, 2020 | Norfolk, VA | Acquaintance
Say not in sorrow that she is no more, but rather in thankfulness that she was. Family, be comforted to know that death is her open door to be with God forevermore.
Barbara and Clarence (Stephenson ) Williams
July 14, 2020 | Hampton, VA
To my sister Brena, her father Everett and miss Pat and the rest of the family my deepest sympathy and condolences may God be with you at this time. Remember the good times Cherish all the good times Peace and blessings
From Drena & Rosa
Drena
July 14, 2020
Rodger and Angela I'm sorry for your loss my condolences to you and the family. Praying for peace,comfort and strength,at this deepest time of sorrow. From Andrew and Selina
May God Continue to Bless You
Andrew and Selina
Banks
July 14th 2020/Norfolk Va./Family
Selina Banks
July 14, 2020 | Norfolk, VA
Aunt Sweetie had a heart for God, for family, friends, and neighbors. I'm sure she loved her enemies,( if she had any!). A Christian in the true meaning of the word! She is already missed, and will be missed until we all get together on that Great Day of Rejoicing! May God grant comfort to all the family and to all who loved her.
Linda Jo Mitchell Bittner
July 14, 2020 | Silver Spring, MD | Family