Vera Jane Wiggans Hays

Friday, August 24, 2018

Vera Jane Wiggans Hays, age 80, formerly of Fort Scott, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 22, 2018, at Greystone Assisted Living in Iola, Kan. Vera was born Aug. 9, 1938, to Marjorie and Pascal Wiggans in rural Bronson. She attended Bronson schools, played basketball and was drum majorette. Vera married Bernard “Bun” Hays in 1956 in Miami, Okla. Together, they raised four children that were the love of her life. Vera worked for Braemor and Key Industries for more than 40 years and was a friend to all she met. She always loved animals, especially dogs. Vera was an accomplished seamstress, quilter and crocheted, often creating clothes for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vera loved music ranging from Elvis to traditional western to her grandson’s alt-rock band. She enjoyed the Fort Scott Opry and other local music performances. She was a regular at the Greystone Assisted Living cultural events singing along with guest musicians.

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