Virginia L. (Morris) Hays

Virginia L. Hays, 77 of Fort Wayne and formerly of Auburn passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.  She was born on December 14, 1946 in Jackson, Kentucky.

She married Bobby Gene Hays on January 1, 1982 in Souls Harbor Church in Auburn.  He preceded her in death on July 15, 2021.

Mrs. Hays worked in the accounting department at Cooper-Standard in auburn for 31 years from 1970 until retiring in 2001.  Known to most by Jenny or Gin enjoyed many things in life including family and friends, going to any casino, playing Euchre, bowling and her favorite was looking for deals at Goodwill.  She made friends everywhere she went and will be greatly missed by all of us.  Her greatest legacy for people to remember her for is her genuine gift of kindness and generosity which the world could use more of.  She had such an easy way about her that is almost indescribable.  In addition to her family she had three "adopted" daughters Sabrina, Terri and Julie who she loved as much as they loved her. She shall live on through all the kindness she spread and we will be the carriers of that for her.  

Survivors include: 

Son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Cheryl Morris of Alexandria, Kentucky.

Daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Jeff Freimuth of Fort Wayne.

Stepson, Robert Hays of Kendallville.

Stepdaughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Jay Lawson of Plainfield, Michigan.

Seven grandchildren, Greg, Brittany, Jessica, Luke, Allen, Brent and Miranda.

Six great grandchildren.

Brother, Frank Turner of Jackson, Kentucky.

Her best friend of 52 years, Bonnie Grigsby of Butler.

Many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ova Morris; her mother, Virginia Turner; her husband, Bobby Hays; two brothers, Jim Morris and Ova Morris, Jr. and one sister, Elaine Bowling.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn. 

Additional services will be held at the Watts Funeral Home in Jackson, Kentucky. 

Burial will take place at the Jackson Cemetery in Jackson, Kentucky. 

Memorials may be given in memory of Virginia to the Goodwill Industries, 6256 West Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com and on our Facebook page at Feller and Clark Funeral Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Auburn.

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