Karenlee Hayward Obituary

In loving memory of Karenlee Hayward of Olivet, Michigan, who departed this world on March 8, 2025 at the age of 81. Karenlee leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karenlee Hayward to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Edwin Walters and Ilene Eleanor Walters (Jennings); and her brother Dennis "Buzz" Walters. She is survived by: her husband Lou; her children, Mark Hayward (Carrie) of Lansing, MI, Scott Hayward (Debbie) of Grand Ledge, MI, Rob Hayward (Sharon) of West Lafayette, IN, Chad Hayward (Michelle) of Noblesville, IN and Gina Hayward (Staci) of Olivet, MI.; her sisters, Sherry Hunnell (John) of Dimondale, MI and Jean Rocha (Edmundo) of Lansing, MI.; and her grandchildren, Angelica Martinez (Ezekiel), Christopher Hayward, MarkEdison Hayward, Joshua Hayward (Kelsey), Jeffrey Hayward (Cali), Britan Hayward, Danielle, Miranda Lutz (Kevin), Kyle Hayward (Lauren), Kevin Hayward (Ashley), Madeline Sehgers (Kyle), Mackenzie McLaughlin (Adam), Kelsie Hayward, Kage Williams, Caroline Hayward, Ellerie Hayward, Liam Hayward, Russell Pliley (Alexis), Brianna Ryan (Sam), Bryce Pliley, Lauren Roberts, Rabecka Pliley, Gavin Clower, Megann Davis, Jake Henski and Matthew Davis.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, March 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Pennway Church of God (1101 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910).

Those desiring to make contributions in Karen's memory may do so by donating to Divine Nest Assisted Living, 4887 Hull Rd., Leslie MI, 49251 or to Pennway Church of God, 1101 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing, MI 48910.