Evelyn Janice Hayes

Evelyn Janice Hayes, 81 transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Hamilton Pointe Healthcare in Newburgh, Indiana. Evelyn was born on March 26, 1943 in Hebbardsville, Kentucky to Odd Williams and Willie Mae Williams.


Evelyn was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Evelyn was a member of Nazarene Baptist Church. She worked for many years at Lincoln Elementary School in the Cafeteria. Evelyn loved being with her grandkids. She liked listening to music, especially James Brown. She was very fond of getting out in the garden her pride and joy was her tomatoes.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents; Odd and Willie Mae Williams, brother; Joe Williams, sisters; Janet Hamm and Marvaline Prince

She leaves her loving memories to her husband for over 50 years; James Hayes, sons, Reginald Hayes (Debra) Kelvin Hayes (Carleen), Rodrigues Hayes, daughter; Felicia Hayes, sisters; Jean Brown and Grace Harding,7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, as host of nieces, nephews , extended family and friends.

Memorial Service Wednesday, February 12,2025 12:00 pm at Osborne Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 11am until service time at Osborne Funeral Home