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Kathryn Hayes Obituary

Kathryn Lynn Hayes COLUMBIA - Kathryn Lynn Hayes, 52, died Friday, April 11, 2014. Born December 1, 1961 in Columbia, she was a daughter of William Happy Hays and the late Patsy Kay Hays. A graduate of Richland Northeast High School, she attended the University of S.C. and worked in dentistry for a number of years. She started her own collection agency business which she ran for ten years. Along the way, she was a valiant friend to many people both young and old. For years she worked tirelessly for the NA group, helping those she loved and cared for. There are many who will forever be grateful for her love, support and help. She especially loved her father and always called herself "his little girl." Her closest friend was her brother and her special love was her nephew. In addition to her father, she is survived by her stepmother, Terry Cobb Hays; her brother, William Happy "Bubba" Hays Jr.; her nephew, William Happy "Will" Hays III; her husband, William Burton Hayes Jr.; and many, many friends. All of her family and friends will miss the beautiful smile that could light up a room in an instant, followed by that wonderful "Kathy chatter." We will love and miss you, Kathy. Memorials may be made to Pets Inc., 300 Orchard Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170 or Harvest Hope Food Bank, PO Box 451, Columbia, SC 29202. A private family service will be held. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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Published by The State on Apr. 13, 2014.

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Curtis Bagwell

April 18, 2014

Happy & Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts & prayers.

Nancy Craps

April 18, 2014

Happy & Terry I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. May the memory of your love one carry you thru this tough time. Miss both of you!

April 18, 2014

Happy, My heart goes out to you and your family. Your beautiful daughter sounds like she had the best of you and Patsy! She looks so much like Patsy!!! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Nancy Pender

Dan&Beverly Stuber

April 18, 2014

Happy&Terry, So very sorry to hear of your loss,our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

JACK CLARK

April 18, 2014

HAPPY, TERRY AND FAMILY - I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF KATHY. THE GOOD NEWS SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF HER. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Charlie Craft

April 17, 2014

Happy,
I know this is a tough time for you and your wife to go through. No one knows how really hard it is to loose a loved one. God bless you all. Carol and My prayers will be with you in your time of need.

Karen Shire

April 16, 2014

I am very grateful to have known and loved such a wonderful person. I pray for all who loved her. She will truly be missed.

Debbie Kay Robinson

April 15, 2014

My sweet cousing Kathy with the beautiful smile of your mother, my Aunt Patsy. Happy and Bubba, I am so sorry for your loss. It was just yesterday we were all together. I will never forget you. Love from our family to yours.

April 14, 2014

Happy so very sorry for your loss.Larry and I have you ,Terry, and Bubba in our prayers and in our hearts. - Larry and Susan Michael

Amy (Gabriel) Thomson

April 14, 2014

Mr. Hayes and Bubba - I'm so very sorry. Kathy's gift was that beautiful smile and sweet voice, which she gave to everyone who met her. She always seemed to have a peace about her. You and your family will be in my prayers as you get through these days without her.
With love,

Donna (Broome) Kerr

April 14, 2014

Happy,Bubba and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a awesome person, I have not seen her or Bubba in a very long time. Glad I had a chance to know her. Take care of each other and remember she is at home now with God. RIP Kathy

April 14, 2014

My dear Happy, Terry, Bubba & family, I am so saddened to learn of your great loss. As you know, I've known Kathy since she was a little girl. I have always cherished your friendship, Happy, thru all these years, since I entered the dental profession in Aug, 1963. I'll always remember the years of working with Kathy @Drs MSC and thru her collection company while I was at Dr. Meadow. She had such a loving,kind & caring nature about her, but most of all, a Christian.I feel like I have lost part of my family. I wish I could be there in person to honor her & support all of you. May God continue to comfort you as you go thru this difficult time. In prayer, Frances Hammett Branham, Cape Coral, Fl

April 13, 2014

Kathy my friend
rest in peace. I will miss you.

Love ya,
Cindy

Greg Prewitt

April 13, 2014

I have such a hole in my heart having just heard. You were an incredible friend Kathy. Bubba, I've known you two all of my life. Lord be with you all. RIP sweet Kathy.

sharon Praylow

April 13, 2014

Kathy JFT I am a better person because of you love you. My deepest condolences to your family.

Greg Barrs

April 13, 2014

RIP My friend I will always keep you and my memories of you close to my heart .My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Kathy.

Betty Riggins - Tignor

April 13, 2014

My dear cousin, I will miss your posts and occasional messages. . Although we hadn't seen each other in oh so long, you were still family. Uncle Happy, Terri, Bubba and Will, you are all very much in my heart and prayers. Love you all!

Lisa Huddleston

April 13, 2014

My prayers go out to the Hays family in their time of sorrow. Kathy you will be missed very much but I know I will see your big, bright smile again one day. Bubba hang in there sweetie.

William Edwards

April 13, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Happy,Terry and family for their loss. Kathy was a kind,sweet person, whom Patsy will welcome in a "happy" reunion. Dr. William Edwards and Donna Macaleer

Sally and Benjie Smith

April 13, 2014

Happy, we never had a chance to meet your children but the picture of Kathy in the paper was just beautiful- we are so sad for your loss. Please know we are thinking and praying for you.

Paula Davis

April 13, 2014

Kathy, was the sweetest, kindest soul I have had the honor to know. So many of us loved & appreciated her.
I know I am a better person for having known her.
My deepest condolences to her family.

Vicki Stewart

April 13, 2014

Kathy!!! U will truly be missed. RIP sweetie and keep that smile going and keep a watch on us down here!!!!@

Vicki Stewart

April 13, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to Kathy's family I've known them forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kathy was a GREAT person and co-worker. RIP sweetie:) You will truly be missed!!!!

Parks Helms

April 13, 2014

From the Helms Family..(Parks) aka "porky", (wife) Kelley and(Carl) aka "Panama" We wish you God's blessings in your time of sorrow. Our prayers and sorrow are with you. Her smile will always in our hearts and we will see her again when God calls us home.

Tj

April 13, 2014

Since the 8th grade at Dent And on to RNE you were always the kindness girl and so polite to me. Rest easy Kathy. I'll never forget you. My sincerest condolences to the family

Ron Huggins

April 13, 2014

I will miss your smile

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