Donna Gale Hayes

     Donna Gale (Denny) Hayes of Puxico, Missouri, daughter of the late Donald Ray and Betty Lou (Dillon) Denny was born on November 20, 1959,  in Granite City, Illinois, and passed away on October 27, 2023, at her home in Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 63 years surrounded by family.
     Donna lived most of her life in Puxico, Missouri. She graduated from Potosi High School where she lived for some years of her life.  Donna enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding motorcycles, working with the public, spoiling grandkids and collecting chicken memorabilia. 
     Donna was retired as the Store Manager at Holloway Gas Mart at Puxico, Missouri.
     Donna is survived by five children, Katie Lovett, Jessica Benson, Bobbi Jo Dontrich all of  Puxico, Missouri, John and wife Alona of Lafayette, Tennessee, and Clarissa Richardet of Perryville, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Anthony, Vivian, Lanie, Sadie, Lydia, Bobby, Austin, Johnny, Dakota, Brantley and Ella; one brother, Byron Denny and wife Rose of Puxico, Missouri; as well as a host of family and friends. 
     Donna was preceded in death by her mother and father.
     A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with the Funeral Service to follow with Pastor Ray Placher of Puxico, Missouri, officiating at the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri. 
     Interment will be at the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri, with Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
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