Memorial Service will be held On October 30. 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Old Agency District Center followed by Graveside service at 11:30 A.M. at Ascension Presbyterian Cemetery at Big Coulee, South Dakota.  Wake will be held Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 P.M. at Agency Village District Center.

Sara Anne Hayes, age 58, of Sisseton, South Dakota, began her spiritual journey on August 4, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota surrounded by her family and the caring nurses and staff at Sanford.

Sara Lawrence was born on August 17, 1961 in Sisseton, South Dakota to Lillie Mae Bird and Samuel Lawrence. She attended school in Sisseton, South Dakota where she met and fell in love with her soul mate, Elden Hayes. They were united in marriage on June 15, 1978 and had 4 children. Sara and Elden remained married until his passing on Aug 17, 2015.

Sara worked very hard throughout her life and had a wide variety of jobs throughout the years. She most recently worked as the District Coordinator for Old Agency District Center. Sara also enjoyed helping people, anytime she could and if she couldn't help, she would refer them to someone who could.

Sara always hard a close relationship with God, thanks to her uncle Eldon Lawrence. Her family knew the importance of prayer and having a relationship with God, thanks to her. Sara created a loving, caring and supportive home for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching horror movies, and TV shows, listening to music, and fishing with her husband and sons.

Sara will be greatly missed by those that knew her, but they know she is rejoicing in heaven with God, her mother and the love of her life.

Sara is survived by her children; Karen Hayes, Elden Hayes Jr, and Stephan Hayes, all of Sisseton, SD and Jesse (Elizabeth) Hayes of Sioux Falls, SD, her grandchildren; Jessica Hayes and Emanual Hayes, brothers Robin (Melonene) Lawrence, Richard Lawrence, sisters Joni (Perry) Mahpiyasna and Sonya (Marlon) Lawrence all of Sisseton, SD, and an aunt Sylvia (Mike) Owen and numerous nephews, and nieces.

Sara was preceded in death by her husband Elden, her parents, Sam and Lillie Mae, maternal grandparents, Laura Renville and Samuel Bird, and paternal grandparents Marie Ironheart and Melvin Lawrence, and many aunts and uncles.