Barbara J. Hayes

Barbara J. Hayes, 86, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Friday (Oct. 16, 2015), in Columbus, after courageously fighting a recent illness. She was born Sept. 8, 1929, in Lumberport, W.Va., daughter of the late Carsie D. Allen, and Audra Mae (Muster) Allen. Barbara retired as a cook manager from the Oakland Elementary School after 21 years with Cambridge City Schools. She found much joy working with, and preparing meals for the students, teachers and staff. Her family will fondly remember her delicious potato salad and orange cookies for years to come. She enjoyed meeting with her former coworkers for breakfast every month. She was 1948 graduate of Cambridge High School. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and Bible Study and a member of the Cambridge Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lindy Hayes, who passed on May 2, 2008. Barbara and her family want to express their gratitude for the support of family and friends after the loss of her husband and during her recent illness. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Douglas, who passed earlier this year; a brother, Harry Allen; and a sister, Lenora Ann Hill. She is survived by a daughter, Debra (Stephen) Shedlock of Pickerington; a son, Jeff (Kim) Hayes of Galena; a sister, Mary (Dave) Markley of Cambridge; eight grandchildren, Samantha (Kevin) Kinross, Stephen Shedlock II, Celia (Chad) Wolverton, Brett Hayes, Kellen (Lisa) Hayes, Kayleigh Hayes, Jacob (Paige) Hayes and Joshua Hayes; a great-grandchild, Liam Kinross; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday at Christ United Methodist Church in Cambridge from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Services will follow at the church at 1 p.m. with Pastor Sturman Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Northwood Cemetery in Cambridge. As an expression of sympathy, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society.

Monday, October 19, 2015 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Christ United Methodist Church 2167 North Avenue Cambridge, OH 43725

Monday, October 19, 2015 1:00 PM

Christ United Methodist Church 2167 North Avenue Cambridge, OH 43725