Lois C. Hayes

WELLSBURG - Lois (Cleveland) “Loy” Hayes of Bentley Creek, PA died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 28, 2013. She had been a resident at the Broad Acres Manor for the past several years. Lois was born in Marsh Creek, PA on April 16, 1927 to the late Thelma and Casper Cleveland. She was a graduate of Wellsboro High School and the Robert Packer School of Nursing in 1948, the last class of the Women’s Army Cadet Corps. Lois married her high school sweetheart, Robert Hayes in 1948. He preceded her in death in 2007 after 59 years of a devoted and loving married life. Lois was a nurse at the Robert Packer Hospital for over 35 years. She wrote poetry, taught Sunday School, did beautiful embroidery work and loved to sing. She was a member of the D.A.R. Lois had a rare quality of making us all smile through our tears. She taught anyone who knew her what it was like to face life’s hardships with courage, strength and most of all a sense of humor. She used to say that her greatest achievement was her family, which she referred to as her “treasures”. Lois is survived by her children, Karen (Fred) Klein, Terry (Bill) Clark, Laurie Hayes, Marty Hayes, nine grandchildren, Tim, Scott, Andy & Travis Hazelton, Aaron & Evan Greene, Tiffany Palm, Kim & Mike Clark, eleven great-grandchildren a sister Ruth Palmer, brother-in-law Gerry (Melba) Hayes, special Aunt Mary Lou (Lloyd) Carpenter, and many nieces, nephews and their families. Lois was predeceased by her parents, husband Robert, sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy (Maurice) Entwistle, Phyllis (George) Linder and Ed Palmer. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 PM Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Bentley Creek Baptist Church, 13545 Berwick Turnpike, Gillett, PA. Her celebration of life will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 4PM with Reverend James Ellis officiating. Interment in Bentley Creek Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials in her memory can be made to the Bentley Creek Baptist Church. We will all miss you, you will always be the “dearest and the best”! Send condolences to Best.Life.Tributes.com