Jeannette F. Hays

Jeannette F. Hays, 101, of Camden, OH died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her residence. She was born on April 21, 1914 in Camden, OH, daughter of the late Jesse Daniel and Lelia (Eikenberry)Flory. Jeannette was a 1932 graduate of Dixon High School in Dixon Township and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education and History from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1966. She taught 1st grade for 31years and retired in 1980 from Eaton City Schools, having also taught in Israel Township and Dixon-Israel Schools. Jeannette was a very active member of the Fairhaven Community Church, the Preble County Farm Bureau Council and the Preble County Retired Teachers Association. She loved to lead children in song as the Sunday School Superintendent and leader of Bible School. She was also active in Bible Study Fellowship for many years. Jeannette loved her farm, her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her trusty four-wheeler, which she drove until the age of 95.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. Hays in 1994; siblings, infant Flory in 1898, Grace Elizabeth Flory in 1934, Paul Joseph Flory in 1982, Martha Mae Frantz in 2000 and Jessie Arthur Flory in 2001.

She is survived by her children, Janelee (Richard) Dillman of Texas, Susanne Hays of New Mexico, Daniel (Maribeth) Hays of Camden and Joellen Hollingsworth of Camden; her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jenny (Kemmith) Dillman Nichols, Jacob Nichols, Rebekah (Danny) Nichols Pomohaci, Nathan Nichols; Timothy (Gretchen) Dillman, Cadeyn Dillman, Gillian Dillman, Megan Dillman; Christina (Lynn) Dillman Ellisor; Alosia Ellisor, Nadia Ellisor; Paul (Beth) Hays, Ethan Hays, Natalie Hays; Donald (Sarah) Hays, Caleb Hays; Dennis (Cheryll) Hays, Uella Hays; Tina (Doug) McAllister, Samantha McAllister, Sidney McAllister; Bill (Leah) Jennings and Mackenna Jennings; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Fairhaven Community Church, 6585 Israel-Somers Rd., Camden, OH with Dr. Rev. Richard Studebaker officiating. Interment will be held in Fairhaven Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH and one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Fairhaven Community Church, 6585 Israel-Somers Rd., Camden, OH 45311.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the website www.barnesfuneralhome.com