Marlys A. Hayden

Marlys Ann Hayden, age 70, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on May 19, 1945, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Orville Alonzo "Lonnie" and Marjorie Yvonne (Klages) Riley. She was a lifetime resident of Garnett, graduating from Garnett High School in 1963. Marlys was united in marriage to Bruce E. Brown on June 26, 1965. This union was blessed with a daughter, Traci. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1969. Marlys was united in marriage to Herbert Robert Hayden on October 16, 1971. Marlys worked as the Office Manager for Southeast Kansas Mental Health retiring after over 20 years of working there. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Marlys was a devoted mother and grandmother making it to as many of their sporting events and activities as possible. Her greatest joy was her daughter and granddaughters. Marlys was also preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Bob Hayden, of Garnett; daughter, Traci "Brown" Thelen and husband Joe Thelen of Overland Park, Kansas; two granddaughters, Jordan Thelen and Riley Thelen; two brothers, Larry Riley and wife Joanna of Wheatland, Oklahoma, and Lonnie Joe Riley of Garnett, Kansas. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the First Christian Church in Garnett, Kansas. The family will greet friends following the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .