Obituary of Kathy Lynn Hayes

Mrs. Kathy Lynn Hayes, age 58, of Milton Brown Heirs Road, Boone, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home. Born October 30, 1964 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Ray Council and Mandy Ivalee Brown Norris. Kathy was the sweetest wife, mother and sister any family could have. As a CNA, she loved her career as a caregiver of numerous people for more than 30 years. However, she knew that her most important role in life was caring for her family and in particular, her grand-babies. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, David Eugene Hayes; son, Chris Hayes and wife, Kendra, of Boone; granddaughters, Madason, Makenlea and Maylea Hayes, Savannah Norman and Salyna Wiseman; and sisters, Linda Nadeau and husband, Keith, of Lenoir and Susan Holman and husband, Ed McDarris of Morganton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Norris Norman; brother, James Norris; and sister, Betty Brown. Funeral services for Kathy Hayes will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, June 28th, at 3 o'clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. T. J. Jackson. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 until 3 o'clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services will follow at the Yates-Hampton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Austin & Barnes to assist the family with expenses. Online condolences may be shared at the website austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hayes family.