Bettye Carolyn Hayes

Bettye Carolyn Sullivan Hayes, 76, passed from this world on November 19th, 2019 in Bixby, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children. She was born in Van Buren County, Tennessee on January 2, 1943 and was the 4th child born of Jim and Lyla Sullivan. Bettye was married to her beloved Johnny Hayes who passed away in 2001. Bettye is survived by her children Matthew (Dee) McNeely, Monica (Rock) Quinn and Kelli (John) Mitchell. “Nana” was so loved and will be missed by her grandchildren, Erin (Jerad) Quinn, Paige Boozer, Caitlin (Ryan) Quinn-Smith, Peyton McNeely, Madison Mitchell, Connor McNeely and her great-grandchildren Rowan (deceased), Isabelle, Leeland and Cooper. Bettye is survived by her loving siblings, Charlotte Certain, Sister in Law Vauda Sullivan, Burton (Linda) Sullivan, Virgie Walker, Donna Sullivan, Phyllis (Doug) Seaborn and Sharon (Jerry) Moody. Siblings Joe Sullivan, Jimmy (Dan) Sullivan and brother in law Clifford Walker, who preceded her in death. Bettye is also survived by her large extended family and friends.

Bettye worked at Stay In Touch Paging, as an Engineer before moving back home to Tennessee in 1991, where she married her sweet Johnny. Upon his death, she moved to Tulsa to be closer to her children. Bettye truly lived for her family and loved them without reservation. She was ALWAYS everyone’s favorite. She was truly the most loving Momma a child could have and there was never a day that she didn’t make sure they felt her love. She was so proud to be a Sullivan and loved going home for long visits to be with each of her siblings. Bettye loved cooking for her family, fishing with her sisters, gardening, knitting and was an avid reader. When she could no longer be as mobile, she used her iPad to keep up with current world events, FaceTiming with her family and playing words with friends, right to the end. She had an incredible sense of humor and a true love for life. She will forever be missed. Into paradise may the angels lead you.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt’s Tulsa Funeral Service and Cremation Care. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.