Anne Genevieve Hays joined our Lord at the age of 85 on November 11, 2022.

Born in St. Joe, FL on January 12, 1937, she lived most of her life sharing and helping others in this community. Anne went to school at Sacred Heart and was taught by nuns including Sister Mildred, whom she loved dearly. While a young girl, she would help take care of elderly family members with love and compassion. Anne and her husband, Samuel, dated for 2 years and then got married on October 30, 1956. They shared a beautiful marriage of 66 years and shared this love with their 8 children- 4 boys and 4 girls, whom she was always proud of. When Anne would talk to strangers, she never failed to tell them about her 8 amazing children. As Anne grew older, she continued to help new mothers with their newborn babies while they recuperated. One milestone in her life was the care she gave her mother when she needed it most. Often, she would visit those she knew were ill and go to visitations for those who recently passed away to comfort the families and let them know she would pray for them. She was a talented baker and chef, gardener, and seamstress. She would get the most joy out of these hobbies and talents when she could share them with others. She was known to bake delicious wedding cakes for couples, free of charge. If you heard a knock at your door, it may have been Anne stopping by to say hello, give you something she made, and to see how everyone was doing. She loved to visit with friends and family. Anne was also a proud believer in the Catholic Church. Rarely missing Sunday mass, and often going to daily mass. She was a firm believer in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was devoted to prayer. She always kept at least one rosary in her pocket. Once again if there was an opportunity to give one to someone she would. She also loved to sing Gospel music. Anne had a beautiful heart and soul; a strong giving spirit and everyone who met her could not help but love her. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Samuel Hays, along with 8 children: Lorise Seifert (Mark), Allan Hays (Elizabeth), Becky Hays, Marvin Hays, Harry Hays (Kathleen), John Hays, Betsey Saut (George), and Sandra Hays (Jamie). She is survived by her siblings: Joe Blommel (Joann), Ted Blommel (Birgit), Billy Blommel (Sweetie), and Louise Scharber (Alan), sister-in-laws: Reba Blommel and Donna Blommel. Also, by her grandchildren: Marie Tower (Chad), Matthew Seifert, Rachel Hays, Sarah Hays, Nathan Hays, Terrence Caselnova, Stephen Caselnova (Melissa), Taylor Hays, Josh Hays, Christopher Hays, Branden Hays, Jamielyn Melendez (Daniel), Michael Hays, Mark Hays (Marlena), Brittany Hays (Daniel), and Jose (Trey) Trevino. Also, by her great-grandchildren: Rowen Seifert, Rileigh Caselnova, Kimber Caselnova, Jericho Hays, Grayson Hays, Jayden, Josiah, and Jillian Melendez; Leighton Hays, Axel, and Enok McIntyre. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.She is preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Mary Blommel, Mother and Father-In-Law: Raymond and Margaret Hays, Brothers: Francis Blommel (Marylouise), Eugene Blommel, Louis Blommel, and Charles Blommel.

A Visitation with a Rosary to follow will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 5-7 pm at Hodges Funeral Home in Dade City. Her funeral will be held at St. Annes Roman Catholic Church in Ridge Manor, FL on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 2 pm, with burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in St. Joe, FL.

Arrangements are under the care of Hodges Family Funeral Home, 301 Chapel Dade City, FL

Visitation

Hodges Family Funeral Home (Dade)

Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Funeral Mass

St. Anne's Catholic Church

Friday, November 18, 2022 2:00 PM 4124 Treiman Blvd Dade City, Florida 33523 Directions Committal Service

Sacred Heart Cemetery

Friday, November 18, 2022 3:00 PM 14848 Curley Road Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions