Patricia Lee Hayes, age 88

November 13, 1934 – October 15, 2023

Patricia Lee Hayes, age 88, of Olney, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Patricia was born on November 13, 1934, in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Mary Lee (Williams) and Wilber L Gager.  She married Raymond Hayes on December 14, 1986, at Antioch Christian Church.

Patricia loved spending time with her family and enjoyed all her grandchildren. Patricia was a member of the Zion Methodist Church in West Salem, and the American Legion Post #30 of Olney. Patricia enjoyed dancing and would often attend dances with her husband, at many of the country dances around the area.  Patricia was not only a homemaker but was a beautician,
and would also spend time painting, drawing and reading.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 36 years, Raymond "Jack" Hayes of Olney, Illinois
Sons: Leroy Harrison of Olney, Gerald (Beverly) Harrison of Olney, Illinois; Les (Tammy) Harrison of Olney, Illinois; and David (Candace) Harrison of Dundas, Illinois; Daughters: Debbie Henman of Alma, Illinois; Carolyn (Joe) Holloway of Flora, Illinois; and Pam (Matthew) Craig of Dundas, Illinois
Stepsons: Jeff (Vicky) Hayes of Herrin, Illinois; and Dale (Jennifer) Hayes of West Salem, Illinois
21 Grandchildren, 37 Great-Grandchildren and 10 Great-great Grandchildren

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents and daughter Terri L Page.