Linda Lee Hays

Linda was born on December 6, 1936 in Marion, Indiana to Jennie Cox and Oran Lee Weaver. She enjoyed a family life that included her sister, Susan Pleasant, of Indianapolis, Indiana. A 1960 graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, Linda majored in finance and worked in the auditing department of a finance company before her marriage to Jack Hays. Together, Jack and Linda raised a daughter Margo Hays and a son Kevin Hays. Later, she became the proud and loving grandmother of Nicholas Hays and Ryan Hays. Early in Linda's life, she was an active participant in the Women's Rights Movement. As a researcher for the Commission on the Status of Women, Linda received multiple grants to research the laws governing non-working married women. In addition to her research, she co-authored legislation pertaining to the Equal Rights Amendment. Her dedication to women's rights granted her audiences with State and Federal Legislators, Governors as well as an invitation to the White House where she spoke with President Jimmy Carter. Linda and her husband, Jack were world travelers. She explored each of the seven continents. Linda often shared her special love for France and encouraged her grandsons to experience the French culture. Linda attended Canterbury United Methodist Church and was a member of the JOY Sunday School Class.

Linda is survived by her children, Margo and Kevin Hays; her sister, Susan Pleasant; and her grandsons, Nicholas and Ryan Hays.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. Visitation from 3-4 p.m. and service at 4 p.m.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. Thous prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.