Sharon M. Hayes, 59

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Sharon M. (Henson) Hayes, 59, of Springfield, died on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 30, at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home in Springfield with Pastor Larry Hanson officiating.

Mrs. Hayes was born Aug. 3, 1961, in Pontiac, to Delbert E. and Marianne (Handzo) Henson. She married Paul Hayes on Sept. 8, 1990, in Okawville, and he survives. The two shared a wonderful life together.

She focused most of her adult life on raising a family, and loved animals and the St. Louis Cardinals. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hayes is survived by her parents; children, Deborah Weakly, Jacob Hayes, both of Springfield, Paul Hayes Jr. of Waverly, Jason Hernandez of Litchfield and Jodie Downs of Girard; five grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jo Sanders of Tennessee and Debbie Simmons of Dix; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Randy Henson.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.parkfuneralhomesinc.com.