Sandra Kaye Hayes

Sandra Kaye Hayes (Hallford) passed away on March 28, 2024 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Sandy was born in Oklahoma City on August 11th, 1948 to Dorothy Faye Hallford and Cecil Hallford. She lived in many places being the child of an Air Force mechanic.  Home was always here in Oklahoma City. She graduated high school from U.S. Grant High School in 1966. She attended Central State College (now University of Central Oklahoma). She met her husband, Harold Hayes while working at Montgomery Wards. It was an instant connection for Sandy and Harold. They were married on July 20th, 1968 in Oklahoma City. 

Sandy graduated from college in 1970 with a degree in Elementary Education. They moved to Sapulpa, OK where Sandy started her first teaching job at Lonestar Public Schools, In October of 1971, Erica Gayle Hayes (Hannah) was born. Six years later she gave birth to identical twins, Barry Patrick and Kyle Everett.

Sandy spent most of her time being a Dance Mom for Erica, making sure she had everything to make sure that hair did not move. She was also a Cub Scout Den Leader for Barry and Kyle, even winning Den Leader of the Year. She spent many days sitting at the boys sporting events, keeping score and cheering them on!

Sandy retired from teaching after 35 years of dedicated service to the public school system. She is a two time survivor from breast cancer.

Sandy is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harold. Her mother, Dorothy, and father Cecil. Also preceded in death by her beloved grandmother Inez Bowser Wright.

    She is survived by her daughter Erica and her husband Harold Hannah, her sons Barry and his wife Jennifer, Kyle and his wife Sarah. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, Allie, Mason, Tyson, Gabrielle, Adelynn, Isabel and Sutton.