Mrs. Hays was born in Willacoochee, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce.She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Ft. Pierce.Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Douglas Hamilton of Ft. Pierce; son and daughter-in-law, Pete and Linda Hays of Ft. Pierce; sister, Mildred Nelson of Grayson, GA; granddaughters, Rebecca Wilson, and Anne Marie Hays-Nail; grandsons, Brian Hamilton and Peter B. Hays, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Caitlyn Wilson, Tyler Wilson, Tanner Wilson, Colton Hamilton, and Lacey Nail all of Ft. Pierce, FL; she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph G. Hays.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Treasure Coast, 805 Virginia Ave. Ste. 1, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 or to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 4500 S. 25th Street, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982.