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Grayson Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Kentucky Resident Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes Dies at 90
The matriarch of a large family, Hayes was a lifelong member of her local church and enjoyed gardening and gospel music.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes, a 90-year-old resident of Brownsville, Kentucky, passed away on February 27, 2026 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. She was born in 1935 in Grayson County and was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was active in her local Rabbit Flat Church for nearly 50 years.
Why it matters
Hayes' passing marks the end of an era for a family that has deep roots in the Brownsville community. As a longtime member of the Rabbit Flat Church and an active gardener, she embodied the values of the region and served as a pillar for her large, close-knit family.
The details
Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Royce Hayes, as well as a son and two grandchildren. Hayes was known for her love of vegetable and flower gardening, as well as her passion for gospel music.
- Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes was born on April 11, 1935 in Grayson County, Kentucky.
- She passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 90.
- Hayes was a member of Rabbit Flat Church for 48 years.
The players
Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes
A 90-year-old resident of Brownsville, Kentucky who passed away on February 27, 2026. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a longtime member of the Rabbit Flat Church and an avid gardener.
Royce Hayes
Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes' husband of 57 years, who passed away before her.
The takeaway
Joyce Marie Lucas Hayes' life and legacy serve as a testament to the enduring values of community, family, and faith that have long defined the Brownsville region of Kentucky. Her passing marks the end of an era, but her impact will continue to be felt through the large family she leaves behind.
