It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edna Merle Hayes in Tallahassee, Florida, who passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Robert Preston and Vera Mae Ragan; her husband William Hayes; her siblings, Buck Ragen and Bernice Reese; and her grandson Jason Tillman.

She is survived by : her daughters, Gina Ouzts (Randy), Jill Thorne (Troy) and Wanda Tillman; her grandchildren, Mitchell Tillman, J. W. Ouzts (Amber) and Josh Ouzts (Paloma); and her great grandchildren, Ulee Tillman, Haylee Ouzts, Mica Tillman, Olivia Ouzts, Reagan Ouzts and Carter Ouzts. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice in Ms. Edna Hayes' memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Abbey Funeral Home