Wanda L. (Askew) Hayes, 82, of Du Quoin and formerly of Mt. Vernon died 2:10 p.m. Oct. 19, 2005, at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

She was retired from working at the Mt. Vernon Shoe Factory.

Mrs. Hayes was born Dec. 20, 1922, in Mt. Vernon to Charles and Grace (Wells) Askew.

She married William Edgar Hayes Dec. 5, 1945, in Mt. Vernon; he preceded her in death April 14, 1991.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Dr. John Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow at South Hickory Hill Cemetery in Jefferson County. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

Mrs. Hayes is survived by a son, William Eugene Hayes of Dowell; a daughter, Brenda Grace Dorris of Mt. Vernon; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Gene Askew of Bluford; three sisters, Guelda Huber of Eldorado, Vema Blackman of Stonefort and Neva June Fitzsimmons of Elkville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Mrs. Hayes was a member of First Christian Church in Du Quoin. She loved flower gardening and country western dancing, often with her children.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 for further information.

Source: The Register-News, Mt Vernon, IL
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2005
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman