Geneva Murl Hayes

Geneva Murl Hayes age 93 of Springfield went home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on September 22, 2021. She was born the daughter of Rev. James L. & Mary May (Carroll) Estes on September 26, 1927 in Soldier, Kentucky. Geneva is preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenneth Hayes; grandchildren Brian & Christopher Frost, & Aaron Doss Thompson; siblings Eric Estes, James Estes, Wilma Charlton, Ruth Rowlett, Jean Kiernan, Shirley Vest, & Lora Riley; special friends from church Emma Lou, Orpha, Doris, & Clara Belle. She is survived by her sons Ivan (Pam) Frost of Springfield, Dennis (Debbie) Frost of New Carlisle; daughters Becka (Michael) Boldman of Springfield, & Linda (John) Hurley of New Carlisle; grandchildren Adam Frost, Camela Jo (Erik) Frost, Robert (Julie) Hurley, Andrea (Terry) Decker, Nathan (Ellen) Thompson, Abby (Bill) Dixon, Michael (Amanda) Boldman, Gary Frost, & Randy (Emily) Frost; 18 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sisters Julie Gibson, Mary (Mike) Koehler, & Millie (Wendell) Leadbetter; Numerous nieces, nephews, & a host of special friends from church. Geneva was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, & friend. She will be missed by all of those who love her. Geneva was a longtime member of The St. Paris United Methodist Church where she was well known for being a prayer warrior. She was a lover of music, playing the guitar, writing songs & poetry was one her most favorite pastimes. Geneva was a wonderful cook, she was famous for her homemade apple butter, chicken & noodles, & green tomato mincemeat pie. Geneva had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her vegetable garden. She kept busy and enjoyed nothing more than spending quality time with her family. Friends & family may call on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 10AM – 11AM at the RICHARDS, RAFF, & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME 838 E. High St. Springfield, Ohio 45505 where a funeral service will be held at 11AM with Pastor Julie Fairchild officiating. Interment to follow in the Ferncliff Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com