Ellen was preceded in death by her father, Adolph Sikora; her mother, Genevieve McCabe Sikora; and her sister, Betty Joyce Sikora.
She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Jack Raymond Hays; her three adoring children: son Jack Hays and his wife, Andrea; daughter Jenna McEachern and her husband, Randy; and son Jeff and his wife, Gina. Eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren will miss their beloved Granny.
Ellen was born March 27, 1932 in Wharton, Texas, and was a dancer, musician, cheerleader, and outstanding student. She attended North Texas; there she continued her music education, was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, and was selected as a Yucca beauty. Her beauty and talents attracted the attention of a handsome young football player from Dallas, and very soon she and Jack were married in Rockwall, TX.
Ellen was a dedicated teacher and coach’s wife who supported Jack’s career in Grapevine, Dallas, El Campo, and West Columbia, where they retired from education. They subsequently built a thriving insurance business and continued the excellence and service that defined their lives together. She will be remembered by countless lives she positively impacted as a mentor, coworker, hostess, entertainer, and friend.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at C. T. Baker & Sons Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX. Her funeral service will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 207 Bob-O-Link Ln, Wharton, TX.
Memorial donations may be made to the Jack and Ellen Hays Scholarship Fund, 11819 Pavilion Blvd, Apartment # 112, Austin, TX 78759.
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