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Dana Hayes Obituary
JONESBORO - Dana Carole Hayes, 79, of Jonesboro passed from this life Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
Dana was a genuine person that had a pure heart and a beautiful smile. She made each and every person that came into her life, feel as if they were very loved and special. She cherished her family and her favorite times were with them, whether that meant cooking for them, following the grandkids in all of their activities or just being together.
She was a very active lady who loved working in her yard, hosting gatherings, calling to check on friends and family, and whatever her family might need her to do. She loved Christmastime and all the joy that it brought as you could tell by the special care she put into decorating her home.
She was a member of Valley View Church of Christ in Jonesboro and a frequent visitor of the 5th and Pine Church of Christ in Rector.
Dana was born in the Blue Cane area outside of Rector, where she grew up, to the late Weldin and Ruth Crews Wimberley. She was married in 1966 to the late Jewell Doyne Hayes. They were blessed to have 40 years together.
Surviving members of her family are her children and spouses, Joel and Dixie Hayes of Rector and Jana and Wade Schimming of Peach Orchard; her grandchildren, Jacob Hayes, Marissa Hayes, Audrey Schimming, Ben Schimming, Kayla and Jeromy Ulmer, Cody Hampton and Morgan Hampton; seven great-grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and Gin Wimberley of Jonesboro; along with a host of other beloved family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the 5th and Pine Church of Christ in Rector. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with Brother Spencer Furby as the speaker. Interment will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery. Irby-Mitchell Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the 5th and Pine Church of Christ.
Online condolences: www.irbyfuneralhome.com
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