Cathy Faye (Cabell) Hayes, 73, of Louisville, KY (formerly of Campbellsville, KY), passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY after her third battle with lung cancer. She was born on March 7, 1950 in Rock Falls, Illinois, a daughter of the late Norma June and Dan Rudell Cabell. 
 

Growing up, Cathy attended school in Henry County, KY and was lifelong best friends with her older sister, Linda. Her gullible nature made her a perfect companion for her fun-loving brothers to tease. Her patient heart made her a loving caregiver for her younger siblings. Cathy was married to the love of her life, Eric Hayes for 25 years. They started their own family shortly after they were married and eventually moved to Taylor County, KY when Eric returned home from the Vietnam War. She worked in healthcare and later in some local factories before retiring and moving to Louisville, KY to be closer to her family. Cathy devoted her life to God, her husband, and her adoring children, Lisa and Billy. Her family and friends will remember Cathy as someone with a tender, humble heart. Cathy enjoyed gathering with friends and family, and had a love of animals; especially horses.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Eric Hayes and two brothers: Joe Bonnell and Edward Duvall.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Lisa French (Willie) of Louisville, KY

1 son: Billy Hayes (Tammy) of Shepherdsville, KY

3 grandchildren: Lauren French, Will French, and Eric Hayes

2 sisters: Linda Mancilla (Mariano) of Shelbyville, KY and Debbie Spalding (Dennis) of Lebanon, KY

1 brother: Danny Cabell (Bonnie) of Shelbyville, KY

Many nieces, nephews & friends
 

Easy to laugh and easy to love, Cathy will be missed dearly. 

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Michael Cabell 

BURIAL:  Lebanon National Cemetery

VISITATION: After 10:00amET on Tuesday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home or donations can be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.