Nita Faye Hayden

Nita Faye Hayden, 68, of Lindsay, Oklahoma passed from this life on February 22, 2012. She was born September 14, 1943 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to Bennie and Ruth Mercer. Nita grew up in Wynnewood and graduated from Wynnewood High School and attended the Oklahoma School of Banking in Oklahoma City. She married Tommy Wayne Parks on September 21, 1961 in Wynnewood. Tommy passed away in March 1966. Nita and R.V. Hayden were married in November, 1966 and made their home in Lindsay. From this union one son, Darin Hayden, was born. Nita worked for a CPA in Oklahoma City. On July 7, 1964 she began her career with Rural Electric Cooperative-which continued for 47 years. Her first job was as cashier. She was promoted to head cashier and then into the billing department. From there she went into the accounting department and in 1988 was promoted to chief accountant, the position she held until she retired. In addition to her job, she enjoyed being active in her community. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, served on the City Council of Lindsay - holding the offices of mayor and vice mayor. She was also a member of the Lindsay Hospital Auxiliary and the hospital board and served as president. She was a member of Rotary International and is a past president of that club. One of the things she is most proud is her work with restoring and transforming the old Santa Fe railroad depot for the local youth to use as a meeting place. Known as Teen Town, the group sponsored activities for the youth in the area. Nita was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Parks; her grandparents Garner and Mrytle Tucker. She is survived by her mother and father Bennie and Ruth Mercer of Elmore City; one son Darin Hayden and his wife Sheila; one sister, Elizabeth Mosley and her husband Bruce; one niece, Lynnsey; grandchildren Trenton Lowe and Stephanie Smith; great grandchildren Peyton Lowe, Landon Reed, Memphis Smith, Rider Lowe and Bailey Smith and numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Services for Ms. Hayden are set for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the United Methodist Church, located at 114 W. Chickasaw St. in Lindsay, Oklahoma with Rev. Ron King officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of B.G. Boydston Funeral Home of Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com.

Nita Faye Hayden

September 14, 1943 - February 22, 2012

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