ANNA LAVERNE HAYES

Feb 8, 1939 – Nov 6, 2026 Anna Laverne Hayes, 87, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away November 6, 2026 with her loving family by her side at the Waters of Rising Sun. Laverne was born on February 8, 1939 in Switzerland County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Elias “Bud” Ballard and Wilma (Gullion) Ballard. Laverne attended school in Switzerland County and Patriot. She was employed at the shoe factory for 20 years and then another 20 years at Seagrams, working in the bottling department. Laverne was a hard worker and faithful to the demanding schedule that came with her career. After finishing her last day of work, when the alarm clock rang the following Monday morning, she famously chucked the clock out the window, true to Laverne fashion in celebration of her retirement. On April 1, 1956, she was married to Harold Dean Hayes. Harold and Laverne (or “Annie” as he would often call her) enjoyed 62 years together in marriage until his passing on November 16, 2018.

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