Louise Taylor Hayes' Obituary
Louise Taylor Hayes, 96, was born on September 4, 1922 and passed on July 3, 2019.Tributes from her Grandsons:My grandmother Lou was one of a kind. Born in Okmulgee, she was determined to make a better life for herself so she set out one day to OKC. She made it to the city and with her intelligence and wit she landed a job. It wasn’t long before she found herself in Tulsa working for Deck Oil and ultimately became Vice President. With that job, everyone listened to my Lou or they might find themselves looking for other career options. I never met my grandfather Charlie, but she told me on multiple occasions he was the love of her life. Those that knew her later knew she had another love Shelby, a great man as well. Needless to say, my grandmother liked men. I do want to say that my Uncle Jim was also someone Lou and others cared deeply about, but unfortunately he passed many years ago. I am happy for my grandmother that she will get to see him once again, smoking his pipe and smiling like he always did. My grandmother told me lots of stories of her life but I think she wanted them private between she and I. Unfortunately you will not hear them today. What you will hear is of a woman who was a true fighter, and an inspiration to everyone she touched in life. She held people accountable. She made people happy and most importantly she made people feel loved. I will miss her and I know many of you will as well. Rest in Peace, you earned it.Love, your grandson Todd. My Grandmother Lou as we called her was a one of a kind woman and an example to anyone who wants to live a full life and make a lasting impression. I have always admired how she handled life’s ups and downs and always had a positive outlook. Having spent a good portion of her early life in a depressed economy, with two world wars to get through, she was tough, like most from her generation. Not letting that get in the way, she forged a career typically reserved for men at the time and worked hard to support herself and her children after losing her husband. She suffered the loss of a child as well, something that bonded us differently because she knew what that feels like and she showed me that you can still live on and be happy after such pain. Despite having dealt with such great loss in her life, she remained steadfast always, and made sure she had a good time with friends. I also admired her lifelong friendships she kept and the many good times she had with a group of girlfriends. As kids, Todd and I could find ourselves in trouble from time to time and Grandmother Lou was there not to judge or condemn, but to let us know she knew what we were up to her and not outsmarting her. I have so many memories of times we spent together when I was young that I will cherish forever. I am proud my Grandmother Lou lived life to the fullest and I intend to do the same to honor her.With love always, your grandson Scott.Visitation will be on Monday, July 8 from 5 pm – 7 pm.
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