Joan Francis Hays

Joan Francis Hays, age 99, of Rose Bud, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born on August 6, 1923, in Step Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late George and Jessie Tamsett Arnold.

Joan was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, great grandmother, great great-grandmother. She worked as a factory worker for Aeroquip for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Virgil Hays:; a brother, Amos; sisters Opie, Obie, Arbie, Wilma; half-sisters Ruby, Cora Mae, Delena, Bertha Lee; and half-brother Raymond.

She is survived by her sister Verlie Garrett, age 101, of Banner, Arkansas, and children Mammie Felton of South Haven, Michigan, Robert (Lynn) Hays, wife Phyllis of Zeeland, Michigan, Kenneth Hays, wife Betty of Wilburn, Arkansas, Betty Wieghmint, husband Wes of Wilburn, Arkansas, Lila Schneider, husband Frank of Rose Bud, Arkansas, 18 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 39 great great-grandchildren. Many other family members and friends.

The family would like to thank Hospice: Lennetta, Megan, Donna, Brandi, and Chaplain Chad, for the wonderful care that they provided.

Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023 with funeral services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Magness Cemetery. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc