Genette Hayes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Genette Hayes (Decatur, Illinois), born in Jackson, Mississippi, who passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Genette Hayes to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Denson and Earline Washington; her husband E. H. Hayes; and her grandson Tyrone Wheeler. She is survived by: her children, Linda Brown (Nathaniel), Christine Hayes, Randolph Hayes, Patricia Hayes, Darlene Klestinski (Dave) and Barbara Bolden; her grandchildren, Tia Peete, Antone Hayes, Derick Wheeler, Michicko Winters, Trina Hayes, Tonya Henry, Lashawn Wheeler, Deangelo Wheeler, Monty Wheeler, Randy Wheeler Jr. and Ashely Bolden; her sisters-in-law, Marilyn Tate and Teresa Hayes; her cousin Sam Dorsey; and her close friend Kay Robinson. She is also survived by great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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