Ruthie Lee Hayes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruthie Lee Hayes (McGehee, Arkansas), who passed away on March 28, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruthie Lee Hayes to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ruthie Lee leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her father Frank Wynne; her husband Rodger Hayes; and her brother Tinker Otis Wynne. She is survived by: her children, Rusty Hayes (Sherry) of Oak Grove, LA, Ronnie Hayes (Diana) of Star City, AR and Sherri Jones (Donnie) of Lake Village, AR; and her sisters, Maxine Hites (John) of Halley, AR and Laverne Slaughter of Lake Village, AR. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church (944 AR-144, Lake Village, AR 71653). A funeral service was held on Monday, March 31st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to the Halley Cemetery at 1035 HWY 59 South, Dermott, Arkansas 71638.
