Jane Hayes

Eva Jane Hayes, 80, longtime resident of Muskogee, entered Heaven’s gates Sunday morning, January 24, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born January 6, 1936 in Broken Arrow, OK to Fred and Rilla (Hayes) Metzger. She grew up and attended the public schools in Braggs, OK and graduated with the class of 1953. She then furthered her education by attending Northeastern State College. On March 9, 1953 Jane married the love of her life, Ken Hayes at her parent’s home in Braggs, OK. They have shared almost 63 years of happy marriage and life together. To this union was born 3 children of whom Ken and Jane are especially proud. Jane’s occupation was being a homemaker. She loved being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She showered her family with love and support. Her true passion was her grandchildren. She also enjoyed painting, scrapbooking and attending sporting events. Another of Jane’s hobbies was working with her flowers and gardening and watching them grow. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Muskogee. She was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Rilla Metzger of Braggs, OK. Jane is survived by her husband, Ken Hayes of the home; her children, Dr. Terry Hayes of Ft. Mill, SC, Ken Hayes Jr. and his wife Geri of Tulsa, OK, and Sherri Russell and her husband Bryan of Hot Springs, AR; her grandsons, Bryan Hayes of Denver, CO, and Brandon Hayes of Oklahoma City, OK, Chris Arrison and his wife Ragan of Stuttgart, AR, Brennan Arrison and Connor Arrison of Fayetteville, AR, Aaron Hayes and his wife Maria of Rock Hill, SC; her granddaughter, Addy Giltner and her husband Joe of Columbia, SC; her great grandsons, Jameson Hayes and John Frederick Hayes both of Rock Hill, SC; her great granddaughter, Adilie Arrison of Stuttgart, AR; her brother, Jerry Metzger and his wife Bertie of Braggs, OK; her sister, Sally Chrisman of Tulsa, OK; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. The family wishes to acknowledge the special care and kindness that Jane’s doctors, nurses and aides at Eastgate Village and Cornerstone Hospital extended to her during her illness. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes or the Lottie Moon Mission Fund at First Baptist Church in Muskogee. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A celebration of Jane’s life will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 28, 2016 at First Baptist Church, 111 S. 7th Street, Muskogee, OK with Dr. Dan Beller officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Bryan Hayes, Brennan Arrison, Brandon Hayes, Connor Arrison, Chris Arrison, Aaron Hayes and Addy Giltner. Interment will be in Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

Jane Hayes

January 6, 1936 - January 24, 2016