Carrie Diane Hays Obituary (1959

Carrie Diane Hays, 64, of Mount Zion, IL, matriarch of the Doty Girls, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of June 11th, 2023 after spending her day tending to the weeds on the hillside of her cottage garden. Carrie was born on March 11, 1959 to Sarah Hays and C. Dean Hays in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Carrie graduated from Mount Zion High school in 1977. She went on to work in the service industry at Mrs. Big Stuffs, The Green House, JR's fine dining and her favorite restaurant, Felice's. For several years she was the personal caregiver for Mary Ann Young and Karen Maier. Carrie was always know for her hospitality and kindness. Carrie loved many things. She loved searching for treasure, both thrifting (Helen's Corner was her favorite) and antiquing. Her collection of McCoy pottery and vintage Pyrex is unmatched. Carrie was an avid and exceptional gardener. She loved plants and created the "jungalow" concept with hundreds of house plants. She loved her little pink cottage and her brand new Amish-built log cabin shed. She also loved critters (including rats, bats, snakes and spiders). Carrie was the best cook on earth and was famous for her "soppin" gravy and potato salad. She created a ritual of hosting morning coffee for the women in her family. She enjoyed listening to AC/DC and liked to pretend Trace Adkins was her husband. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her beloved daughter, "Baby" Shelby Karch-Hays. Carrie is survived by her mother: Sarah Farrar (Doty), her daughter Shelby Karch-HAYS (Phillip Having), her Aunt Barbara "Grannie" Rohman (Doty), cousins: David Doty (Cindy), Mike Doty (Connie), Dana Doty, Jeannie Martin (Phillips), Debbie Rohman, Dennis Rohman, step-siblings: Richard Farrar, Jane Farrar, and Danny Farrar (Susan), nephews: Jacob Lowry and Grayson Lowry, niece: Emma Rose Lowry, her beloved puppies: Barkley, Willow and Hadley, special neighbor Kathy Lowe, best friend Gail Marlow and many close friends over the years. Carrie was preceded in death by her grandparents, father(s): Dean Hays and Glenn Farrar, Aunt Rosetta Phillips (Doty) and Uncle Bill Phillips, Uncle Bill Doty and Aunt Norma Doty, Uncle "Ole Rol" Rohman, cousins Richard and Jeffry Phillips, pets: Ken-Dog, Babe, Bailey, Gwennie, Chica, Priscilla, Kidd and several rats. A private family viewing was held for her and upon Carrie's wishes no services were had. A "Celebration of Life" wiener roast/cook out at her home will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the next time you are out to eat leave the server a $50.00 bill in honor of Carrie Diane.