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Casey Leigh Hayes

Casey Leigh Hayes, 34 of Marion, tragically died Friday October 11, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Union County. She was born September 16, 1990 in Fairfax, Va. Growing up, Casey has always had a love for the ocean and Dolphins. They were her happy place. So much so, she made her mom sponsor a manatee in the 7th grade. Some of her favorite memories were family vacations. Going to Virginia Beach, visiting the ocean and seeing dolphins was high up on that list. Visiting family in Virginia was always a vacation she looked forward to every summer. In high school, she participated in Color Guard and marching band. She also joined the ROTC with her brother TJ. There, they made a lot of friends and made some great memories. Spending time with friends was very important. Casey’s favorite person was Billy. Although she never shied away from picking on him and getting under his skin, the love she had for him was unbound. They enjoyed spending time together and supporting the kids in every way possible. However they did enjoy their alone time too, doing things like sneaking out to watch a movie without the boys knowing. They both worked so hard to strengthen their love for one another by finding different ways to keep the love alive. Casey loved to capture memories. Starting with scrapbooking that evolved into taking pictures and videos of every moment. Family, friends, sports, and students, she captured everything. She loved to travel, creating countless memories from trips to Disney, Universal and Cruises. She would work so hard to make sure her family could experience the world while capturing every moment along the way. While on vacation, she was such a foodie. She was always down for trying new foods from different cultures. Halloween and Christmas were her favorite holidays, whether it was watching horror movies with her boys or spending time with the family and the dogs around the Christmas tree. Being able to experience Disney at Christmas and Halloween time was at the top of her bucket list. You could always find Casey at the Ball Field or Cheering from the bleachers at a football game. Sports played a huge part in her life. Supporting not only her boys at games but the entire team as well. At home you could find her cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. She loved showing her goofy side. Casey was never afraid to stand out. She always exuded confidence. She promoted Pride and everything that came with it, attending events and showing her support for others. She enjoyed building others up. Casey was a proponent for disabilities and autism awareness. She loved working with her students at New Story and her clients at Creative Foundations. Although Casey is no longer with us, her memories will live with us forever. She made everyone a better person. We will carry on her memory and pass along the love, compassion, and joy she was able to give to us. We love you to the moon and back. Surviving is her husband, William Micheal Hayes II, they were married November 18, 2017 in Columbus, also surviving are their sons, Gabriel “Tuff”, Christian “Chunk” and Blake “Little”, they were the light of her life. Her mother, Alicia Marie (Burrell) McKenzie of Marion Siblings, T.J. (Katie) Sanford of Pleasant View, TN., Alan (Andiee) Bowman of Delaware, Nick (Katie) McKenzie of Delaware and Bryanna (Skylar) Roar of Delaware Step-father, who helped raise her, Art (Denise) McKenzie of North Lewisburg Grandparents, Timothy (Jan) Clark, Richard (Terri) Ashcraft, Earl (Judy) Sanford and Mindy McKenzie She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Bruce McKenzie Services celebrating Casey’s life will be held Saturday October 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Kevin Hover will officiate. Friends may call from 11:00 am until the time of service at 2:00 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. There will be a gathering of family and friends to follow the service at the Richwood Park. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Richwood Park Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: TJ Sanford Tennessee Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 9:58 AM I love you sis. You will always be my best friend #2 from: Katie Sanford   Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 10:09 AM I will forever miss her beautiful face! 🤟🏻 #3 from: Ricky Ashcraft Fort Wayne Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 10:12 AM With a heavy heart I send my condolences to all family and friends…I am saddened to not have gotten to know her more! I know she was very kind to my family from the moment we did meet. I love you all and pray for everyone to hold their head up high and stay strong for each other 🙏🏻 #4 from: Brandi,Zach and family Milford Center Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 10:15 AM We send our love and sympathy to Will,the boys and the rest of Casey’s family during this tragic time. Casey, you were the epitome of lighting up a room when you walked in. Your smile,laugh and vibrancy made everyone feel welcomed and loved. You will forever be missed and will always be loved and remembered as the amazing person you were. We love you so much. #5 from: Heather Ashcraft West Jefferson, OH Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 10:21 AM We only knew each other for a short time but you were in my heart forever!  God knew that we needed you, I just wish we had longer!  I am truly going to miss our chats!  I love you sweet girl!  Aunt Heather #6 from: Alisha Ashcraft Fort Wayne, IN Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 10:32 AM Casey is the soul everyone needs to mirror.  She lived her life to the fullest each and every single day.  I am so glad God brought her into our lives when he did.  We didn't get long with her but he knew we needed her to touch our lives and that she did.  I know you are not supposed to be greedy but wanting more time with her is something I wish I could pray for.  I am sure I will still get that time with Casey just in a different way.   Love Aunt Alisha Ashcraft   #7 from: Tricia Kaim Delaware Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 10:36 AM I will miss your face Casey. I love you and I miss you, Casey.🤟 #8 from: Joyce Assenza 15920 Orchard Drive,Westlake Florida Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 10:42 AM I am heart broken at the loss of Casey. I have been there since her birth and have always accepted her as part of our family. She will always be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. She is an Angel taken too soon. Love to her and the whole family. Love Always Joyce #9 from: Heather Ashcraft West Jefferson, OH Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 11:26 AM We only knew each other for a short time but you were in my heart forever!  God knew that we needed you, I just wish we had longer!  I am truly going to miss our chats!  I love you sweet girl!  Aunt Heather #10 from: Destiny bickel Virginia Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 1:05 PM Thank you for being the best sister a girl could ask for . I love you so much 🥺💕 please watch over all of us .  Always & forever #11 from: Katie Sanford   Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM I will forever miss her beautiful face! 🤟🏻 #12 from: Kris Wormelle ENFIELD NH Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 3:24 PM MY heart and thoughts are with u all, thru this difficult time. May god bless u. So sorry for ur loss. LOVE TO ALL OF U #13 from: Marsha Armstrong Cardington Ohio Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 4:40 PM So very sorry for your families loss. I only knew Casey from Facebook   She was always sharing amazing family pictures. She was a devoted mom daughter wife aunt cousin  friend. She will be missed. #14 from: Brandi Edwards Richwood Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM Oh Casey- you were such a bright light in this dark world. My heart goes out to your boys and Will and all your family. Now they all have the most beautiful angel watching them #15 from: Katie McKenzie Delaware OH Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 5:37 PM Forever grateful that I was able to love you and be loved by you. Thank you for always being the big sister I never had and being my very best friend 🤟🏼🤍 #16 from: Felicia Jenkins   Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 7:13 PM There will never be the right words, I’ll never be able to thank you enough for the friendship we shared! I’ve said it probably 1000 time over the last 5 days, but 5 years wasn’t long enough! You inspired me daily by being the best momma to your sweet boys! I’ll Cherish our memories even tho we can’t bully people into letting us work in the same class room anymore 😂.  Casey this one hurts, you were not suppose to leave first, I love you! Watch after Willis in the boys they need you so much right now, until we meet again my beautiful friend #17 from: The Shermans Marion,Ohio Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 10:51 AM Sending Will & the Boyz and all of Casey's Family our deepest condolences.  She always brought a smile to the field and always without even knowing turned ur bad day golden... #18 from: Alicia mckenzie Marion Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 1:21 PM Casey Leigh, my first baby, the one who i have loved the longest. I love you to the moon and back and all the stars in the sky. I will miss you evey second of every min of every hour of every day. I know my lord and savior has you and i am beyond happy for the joy you are feeling now. Willis and I and your whole community have your babies. Till we see you again be at those gates when He calls me home too. Love your Momma #19 from: Brenda Johnston Ashtabula Ohio Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 5:32 PM I met Casey on July, 19th of 2019 at the house where she was taking care of three guys in the company Creative Foundations, Casey trained me in the home to work with the clients. Casey and I became friends immediately, I always thought very highly of Casey, and I always thought very highly of Casey's husband, Will. Casey treated me like family and I truly think the world of Casey and Will and consider them as family. I really enjoyed when Casey and I worked the same shift together, we talk just about everything, and we would take our clients out to the movie's and eat out and go to see the clippers game with our clients.. Casey was always a joy to work with and to be around.. I will always love her and will always miss her.. I can't believe she is gone, but she will never be forgotten.. RIP my beautiful friend/ sister I love, Casey.. #20 from: Connie Dorsey King George , Va Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 9:48 PM My heart goes out to your family in this time of loss.  Please know I think of you constantly and will keep you in my prayers. #21 from: Deborah ballard Marion ohio Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM I just heard this sad news today and I cried so hard. I was looking foward to spending yet another travel ball season with you and the family! In reading your obituary it is so true that you supported not just your own kids but the entire team! You were always taking pictures of the whole team and sharing them . You always got  along with everyone and made them feel welcome!  It was a pleasure knowing you Casey and I’ll never forget your kindness and that beautiful smile. Hugs, prayers and condolences to William and the boys and the whole family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort #22 from: Angie Grondin Marion Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 4:27 PM I didn't know you very well but you were a very nice to me when we met

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