Connie Lou Hayes
Connie Lou Hayes, a loving and reliable wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Connie, 70, of Lansing was born July 18, 1952, in Charlotte, MI the daughter of Robert and Mary Lou (Smuts) Hull. After graduating from Potterville High School in 1970, Connie began her career as a Medical Biller. She worked for many doctor offices over her 38-year career. On February 28, 2001, Connie married Edward “Ed” Hayes Jr. Her biggest passion in life was her children and grandchildren and watching them succeed. Connie might have been small in stature, but she was very strong, she was an expert sharp shooter with a pistol that enjoyed trips to the gun range. She also enjoyed working in her flower gardens, making greeting cards with her top-notch penmanship, scrapbooking, reading, watching soap operas, trips to the casino, and playing scratch off tickets. She was an avid sports fan, and die-hard Michigan State fan. Connie and Ed were season ticket holders for the Michigan State Woman’s Basketball team. When March Madness came around everyone knew already who was winning the bracket challenge, that’s right, Connie. Above all Connie will be remembered for her willingness to help anyone in need, and her ability to make friends with anyone.
Connie is survived by her husband, Ed; children, Douglas (Carol) Fish, Nikki Fish, Jon (Melissa) Hayes, Michael Hayes, and Edward Hayes; three grandchildren, Seth Fish, Kaylee Fish, and Makayla Hayes; mother, Mary Lou Hull; sister, Joan (LeRoy) Struble; and her beloved Golden Retriever, Ruby. She was predeceased by her father, Robert Hull; infant twin sisters, Joan and Jean Hull; grandparents, Vaughn and Kathleen Smuts; nephew, Christian Struble; and her grand-pup, Ashbe.
Friends are encouraged to support Connie’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation and celebration of Life were held Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Pray Funeral Home. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Connie’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.