Marilyn M. Hays
November 15, 2019
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Marilyn Marcella Hays, age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Marilyn was born March 2, 1924 in Garwin, Iowa to Lynn Edward and Matilda Thelma (Jordebrek) Olney. She was a resident of the Des Moines area most of her life. She worked primarily as a homemaker. Marilyn enjoyed gardening, was a talented seamstress, and served as a Sunday School teacher for First Assembly of God Church. She was a music lover and church pianist for many years. She most recently attended New Hope Assembly of God Church in Urbandale.
Survivors include her children, Beverly Jolliffe, Ronald (Mary) Hays, Myrna (Roger) Otis, David (Lisa) Hays, and Sandy (Tim) Bayse; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, LaVonne (Clarence) Bohannon and LaVerne Olney; and extended family.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, W. Claud Hays; her parents, Lynn and Matilda Olney; and her three sisters.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at New Hope Assembly of God Church, 4425 70th Street, Urbandale. A reception will follow the funeral. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshalltown at 2:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made payable to Pay It Forward to benefit the Royal Family Kids Camp in loving memory of Marilyn.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Leslie Sims
11/22/2019
I love Jennifer's message - and totally in line with David's today. Exactly. We all felt so special and so loved - because she so truly loved us. She made everyone around her feel that way, and that's why there were ALWAYS so many people around her. Growing up and being over at her house, I never remember being there alone w gram - there were always cousins, aunts, uncles, neighbors, church friends, people that needed something hemmed, people picking up something from the garden -- everyone was welcome and she fussed over all of us, making sure we were ok and being heard and taken care of. I remember a very specific time when I was 12 or 13 years old, and had just been a stink to her. I will blame it on my age and ignorance, but it didn't take me long to realize that it was unforgivable and I should be ashamed. I was fortunate that she lived down the street from me, and I ran there crying to say how sorry I was - and she - always so loving and gracious - acted like she had no idea what I was talking about. She knew - but she had already forgiven me before I even knew to ask for it. She looked at me with those beautiful eyes and loved on me like I didn't deserve. That's one of my best lessons from gram - just love. xoxo
Jennifer Hays
11/19/2019
Grandma, every time I was with you, you made me feel important and loved. Sometimes I think I'm probably your favorite Grandchild, but I know that's what all your Grandchildren think because that's how you made ALL of us feel. We all have special and individual memories of our time with you. You were absolutely lovely and perfect and our family will miss you deeply. I love you. Rest In Peace.
Rosalie Cascio
11/19/2019
Rest In Peace beautiful lady... our heaven has another bright shinning star
Ken and Trudy Moeckl
11/18/2019
Sincere condolences to the family. We remember what a good friend she was to Jean Moeckl. And her kindness to us as missionaries at First Assembly. Blessings.
Rhonda Hartzer
11/18/2019
Marilyn was a very very special lady. I always appreciated her sweetness, kindness, and sense of humor. I know her family meant everything to her. She was definitely one of a kind! Hugs and prayers to the family.
Mark and Lyn Milton
11/18/2019
As you probably already knew Dave your mom was a saint at Woodlands. Lyn has expressed over and over again how much she enjoyed caring for your mom. Her life was her testimony and she fulfilled every step along the way. We both suspect that she will finally get her own blanket now and no one will try to take it away!