Obituary of A. HAYES

Our loving mother and grandmother, Anna Bernice (Brewer) Hayes, 94, passed away June 2, 2003 at her daughter's home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where she has resided for 2 ½ years. Bernice was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 14, 1909 to Edward and Edith Doering. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois and left school after the 9th grade to become a beautician. Bernice married Francis Thrall Brewer, also from Peoria, Illinois on December 29th, 1929.Her surviving family includes her son, Ronald D. Brewer and his wife, Barbara of Decatur, Illinois; daughter, Sharolyn D. Marr of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Bernice also leaves behind six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.She moved to Ft. Myers, Florida after her marriage to Austin Hayes. Ft. Myers was her home for more than 35 years. She was a member of the Christian Science Church of Ft. Myers, where she taught Sunday School and was active in other church activities. Bernice had a foster child in India and among her many talents, she was an amateur photographer. She won trophies and ribbons on some of her slides. She also did many crafts, which her family has to remember her by.Bernice will be laid to rest in Peoria, Illinois next to her parents. There will be a memorial service at a later date in Illinois. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to First Church of Christ Scientist, 2390 W. First St., Fort Myers, Florida 33901 or Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405 or a hospice organization closest to you.All arrangements done by Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.