Donna Ann Hayes

January 19, 1961 - January 14, 2021

Donna Ann Hayes, age 59, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born January 19, 1961 in Jefferson City, Missouri to Sherman Hayes, Sr. and Margaret J. Reed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her bonus father, William McKinzie; four brothers: Richard Hayes, Michael Hayes, Paul Hayes and Sherman Hayes, Jr.; three Sisters: Sandella Sears, Linda Henderson and Patricia Calmese. Donna moved to Kansas City at the age of 4. She was educated in the Kansas City Missouri School District, attending D. A. Holmes School and Central High School. At the age of 14, Donna worked her first job at the fast-food restaurant, McDonalds. She last worked as a supervisor for a cleaning company. In 1982, Donna was blessed to share in parenthood with the love of her life, Ronald Patterson, birthing her one and only son, Isaac M. Hayes. Donna had a big heart and cared for many. She played a great role in several children’s upbringing, they affectionately called her “Donna Momma”. Donna departed this life on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. Left to cherish Donna’s memory: her son, Isaac M. Hayes (Malkia); her brother, Robert Hayes; sisters: Debra Summers, Gloria McKinzie, Wren Bolten, Maureen Avery (Flynn) and Margaret Brown (Carl); bonus Smith children: Sabrina, Marla, Crystal, Sheba, Corey, Marvin, Marion, LaToya and Tonya; her best friends: Kay-Kay, Michelle and Shelita “Momma” and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.