Virginia Lyn Hayes

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, Virginia Lyn Hayes, loving daughter and sister, unexpectedly passed away at the age of twenty. She was born on October 23, 2001 in Joliet and grew up in Morris. She attended Nettle Creek grade school and Morris Community High School. Virginia thrived at her job at a daycare in Yorkville, caring for children. She found a passion for children there and was working towards a degree at Joliet Junior College. She was exploring a few career options including counseling for children or a social worker.
Virginia was never afraid to be herself, a free spirit that brought so much light into this world. She touched so many hearts with her confidence and kindness throughout her short, yet memorable life. She had a fierce devotion for Taylor Swift. We will remember her with an image of her jamming out to Taylor Swift and Starbucks drink in hand.
She is survived by her mother, Darla Hayes; two sisters, Ann-Marie Hayes and Elizabeth (Cory) Raynor; best friend, Brok-Brok Westbrook; along with multiple cousins and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Hayes and grandmother, Nancy Downs.
A mass of Christian burial will be set for Friday Oct 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Church with Father Jason Stone officiating. The visitation will be held on Thursday Oct 6, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fruland Funeral Home at 121 W Jefferson St. in Morris.
Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Morris. From more information call the funeral home at 815-942-0700 or sign the online guest book at www.frulandfuneralhome.com