Linda Cox- Hays

Linda Cox Hays, 75 of Champaign, Il. passed away on Monday February 28th, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born on July 10, 1946 in Danville, IL. the daughter of Raymond and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Clark.

Linda proudly graduated from the University of South Florida beginning her career in computer science at the age of 50. She then worked at the University of Illinois, retiring after 15 yrs. of employment. Linda was a generous soul and never hesitated to help others in need. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her siblings; Kay Ellen (Earnest) Pannebaker, Miriam (Tim) Oliver, sister/daughter Mollie Louise (Terry) Morgan; children, Karen (John) Hawkins, James Lee Chrzanoski, Adelia (Jeff) Jaskula; bonus children, Mary Hays (Michael Hoag), Robby Hays, Laura Bollman (Tommy Keller), Rebecca (Lorenzo) Woodard, Elisabeth (John) Barclay; grandchildren Zach, Lindsey, Ashley, Brittany, Issiah, Darrian, Dalton, Alexis, Jude; great grandchildren, Kade, Brantley, Madeline, Jett, and Jayden. As well as several bonus grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, L. Keith Hays; sister, Antoinette Brown; brother, Stephen Paul Clark; son, Buddy; granddaughter, Jennifer Louise; special nephew Anthony and great granddaughter Dahlya.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday March, 20th, 2022 at 2pm at Faith United Methodist Church 1719 S. Prospect Ave. Champaign, IL. 61820.

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