Priscilla Ann “Percy” Hayes, 87, departed this life on Monday, October 10, 2022 at her home in Swifton. She was born in Robinson, Illinois on May 16, 1935 to Percy Brack and Frances (Doyal) Ivie.
Priscilla was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed reading books and working puzzle books. She loved her grandchildren and her favorite thing to do was spending time with them. She also enjoyed watching football and had a special adoration for Tom Brady, no mater which team he played for or where he went.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Ruby Dollahan, Sharon Harris, Irma Maples, Thelma Miller, Jessie Morrison, Deloris Merry, Juanita Zurbriggen, and her husband of 41 years, Doyle W. “Sam” Hayes Sr.
She is survived by her sons, Doyle W. Hayes Jr. (Michelle) of Evansville, Indiana and Percy B. Doughty (Nancy) of Hobart, Indiana; her daughter, Debbie L. Slagley of Swifton; her sister, Norma Roberts of Merrillville, Indiana; her grandchildren, Rachel L. Hayes, Jessica N. McGee (Patrick), Kaitlyn M. Doughty, Megan F. O’Brien (Brandon), Zoran Bicevski, John Szaller, Griffin Walizer, Casey Slagley, Woody Slagley and Tiffany Owens; her great-grandchildren, Jack H. McGee and Indie K. McGee.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are; Woody Slagley, Casey Slagley, Patrick McGee, Michael Owens, Auston Williams and Zoran Bicevski.
Service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Gerald Goza officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Interment will be at Swifton Cemetery.
