Winifred Hays Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Winifred Hays of East Peoria, Illinois, born in Bradford, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 103, on December 2, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Winifred Hays to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Pearl Swearingen and Mable Swearingen (Noyes); her husband Raymond H. Hays; and her siblings, Jim, Lillian O'Donoghue and Gertrude Comstock.
She is survived by: her sister-in-law Grace Swearingen; her nieces, Sheila Flaherty, Paula Stevenson, Kimberly Rusesky and Sally Johnson; and her nephew TJ Swearingen.
At 102 she experienced pneumonia and was hospitalized with COVID for only four days but bounced right back to enjoying her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, 2141 West White Oaks Drive, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704, St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
