Vevia Hayes

Vevia Mary Hayes, 96, of Junction, Texas, formerly of Kingsville, passed from this life on July 6, 2018 at a local care facility.

Vevia was born December 15, 1921 in Johnson City, Texas to Arthur H. and Sara Dillon (Brown) Jones. She grew up in Bandera, Texas. She married Bernard Holmes Hayes on March 30, 1940, they lived and raised their family in Kingsville, Texas. In her earlier years, before becoming a homemaker, she worked for the US Navy on aircraft as a civilian during WWII. Vevia loved dancing, cooking, and enjoyed going places. She was always ready to go on trips and see new places. She lived a long life and took care of many family members, including her grandchildren, throughout the years.

She is preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Clint Jones, Rodney Jones, Trusten Jones, and Luther Jones; sister, Hazel Jones; and son, Lynn T. Hayes.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Shirley Hayes and Beverly Hodges; grandchildren, James Hodges, Candace Hodges, Kelsey Hayes, Chad Hayes, and Craig Hayes; great-grandchild, Remi Lynn Hayes, and step-grandchild, Jason Haggerton.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville, Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kimble Funeral Home. (325) 446-3076

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