Shirley Ann Hayes, 82, of Frankfort, passed away May 4, 2021 at Mulberry Health Retirement Community.  She was born on September 8, 1938 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky to Glen B. and Ada Mae (Gerald) Harlan.  She married James Edward Hayes on April 29, 1994 and he preceded her in death on June 2, 2009.

Shirley attended school in Kentucky and worked for 25 years at Federal Mogul in Frankfort, retiring in 2000.  She loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and enjoyed reading and watching Chicago Cubs baseball and IU basketball.

Memorial donations may be made in Shirley’s honor to Clinton County Cancer Fund, 258 ½ Fourth Street, Frankfort, IN  46041.

Visitation and Services

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center, 501 East Clinton Street, Frankfort.  Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Colfax.  Out of respect for the health, safety, and comfort of all in attendance, guests will be expected to adhere to current CDC guidelines regarding appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks.

Survived by:

Surviving are her Sons: David Hunter and Jerry (Amanda) Brantner of Frankfort; Daughters: Brenda Carson and Jamie (Kevin) Townsley all of Frankfort; Sister: Glenda Fearnow of Kokomo; Brother: Stephen Harlan of North Carolina; Lifelong Friends: Carroll Smith and Fred Stotler; 11 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren; and 10 Nieces & Nephews.  

Preceded by:

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter: Deborah L. Hunter, son: “Bobby” Hunter, brother: Jack Harlan, 2 sisters-in-law, and a brother-in-law.