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Hays, Betty Jean

November 12, 1926 –
 April 26, 2015

Obituary

Betty Jean Hays went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2015 at the age of 88. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Sedwick and her husband Rob, her son, Kevin Hays and his wife Debbie, her grandsons, Taylor Dorman and his wife Mandy, Logan Dorman and his wife Monica, Michael Hays, her granddaughters, Katie Hays, Shannon Banner and her husband Clay, her four great-grandchildren, Hays Dorman, Harper Dorman, Kessler Dorman, and Sullivan Dorman, her sister Quata Elliott and countless friends and loved ones.

Betty followed the example of Christ by living every day of her life with strength and dignity while giving grace and love to everyone around her. Whether it was a phone call to say I love you or a hot pink kiss on the cheek, everyone in Betty’s life knew what they meant to her. Calling her “Nanny” was fitting, as she tirelessly cared for others before herself at every given opportunity. Nanny can now rest with the Lord and those who passed before her. “Blessed are those who die in the Lord…they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Rev 14:13

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday May 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Richardson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Betty’s memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of
ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home
19310 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
214-306-6700

    Dr Terry Kluever
    30 Apr 2015
    12:51pm

    Always a pleasant addition to my trips to Dallas. Great Lady!!

    Bill Sedwick
    30 Apr 2015
    4:39pm

    Nanny was a special woman and will be missed.

    Taylor Dorman
    30 Apr 2015
    6:02pm

    Love you Nanny! I know you are having a lot of fun up there. I will see you again someday!

    Rita Kile Lawrence
    4 May 2015
    12:59pm

    Debbie and family. I’m so sad learn about Betty. She was a good and loyal friend and tho’ we didn’t see one another for a while, I will always remember her great personality and her sharp wit. I will miss her. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family. Rita Kile Lawrence

    Debbie Sedwick
    5 May 2015
    9:51am

    Mom,
    You are greatly missed here..every time I see Kessler he asks “where’s Nanny”? We All miss you, but are so grateful for the full life you had here on earth and know you are rejoicing with those you missed in Heaven and those in Heaven that missed you…I will celebrate your life and never let a day go by that I won’t miss you or think of you.

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