Linda L. Hays, 84, of Moweaqua, died April 22, 2024, in Carriage Crossing, Decatur, IL.

Private graveside services will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL.  A Celebration of Life will be open to friends and family of Linda on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at McGrath Hall St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church, Moweaqua, IL.  Memorials may be made to the Living Memorial Tree Park of Moweaqua.

Linda was born on September 23, 1939 in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth M. (Nicol) Daugherty.  She married Ray "Bud" Hays on July 3, 1962 in Taylorville, IL.  He preceded her in death on August 13, 2021.

Linda was a member of St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church of Moweaqua.  She was a homemaker and loved crocheting and knitting.

Surviving are her sons: Brad (Denise) Hays of Imperial, MO, Bryan Hays and Chris (Janette) Hays all of Decatur, IL; daughter, Nicole Jackman of La Quinta, CA; grandchildren: Jason, Nick, Alex, Lucas, Eric, Sean, Kaitlyn and Kai; and great-grandchildren: Norah, Charlotte, Julia, Atlas, Marshall and  Echo.

Preceding her in death are her husband, "Bud", parents, and brother, Lawrence Daugherty.