Marilyn M. Hays

November 15, 2019

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Marilyn Marcella Hays, age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Marilyn was born March 2, 1924 in Garwin, Iowa to Lynn Edward and Matilda Thelma (Jordebrek) Olney. She was a resident of the Des Moines area most of her life. She worked primarily as a homemaker. Marilyn enjoyed gardening, was a talented seamstress, and served as a Sunday School teacher for First Assembly of God Church. She was a music lover and church pianist for many years. She most recently attended New Hope Assembly of God Church in Urbandale.

Survivors include her children, Beverly Jolliffe, Ronald (Mary) Hays, Myrna (Roger) Otis, David (Lisa) Hays, and Sandy (Tim) Bayse; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, LaVonne (Clarence) Bohannon and LaVerne Olney; and extended family.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, W. Claud Hays; her parents, Lynn and Matilda Olney; and her three sisters.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2019 at New Hope Assembly of God Church, 4425 70th Street, Urbandale. A reception will follow the funeral. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshalltown at 2:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made payable to Pay It Forward to benefit the Royal Family Kids Camp in loving memory of Marilyn.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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