Electa Dillow Hayes

Electa (Bill) Dillow Hayes, 99, of Anna, died at 10:30a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2011, at Union County Hospital.She was born in Anna on February 4, 1912, where she remained a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of Ora and Stella (Campbell) Dillow.On March 15, 1931, she married Glenn L. (Peck) Hayes in Jonesboro, and they enjoyed 52 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1983.She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister (Edna McGill), and two brothers (Paul Dillow and Fount Dillow).She was a member of the Anna First Baptist Church for many years, and she participated in several church activities. Over the years, she loved working in Vacation Bible School, taking care of the children in the church nursery, and helping with Leisure Club. Also, she retired as the head cook from Lincoln Elementary School in 1977.Electa is survived by her two daughters, Wilma (Frank) Toler of Kankakee and Glenna Sue (Malcolm) Kahn of Miami, Florida. She has one grandson, Daniel Hayes Kahn of Washington, D.C.Contributions may be made in her memory to Anna First Baptist Church.Friends may call after 10:30a.m. until the funeral service at 11:30a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Reverend Les Sinks of Anna First Baptist Church will officiate with Reverend Jerry McGill, her nephew, assisting. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery.