A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Lorella Gadash will be held at 10:00 a.m. July 25, 2023, at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ed Briggs officiating. A private family inurnment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery.

Lorella was born November 1, 1929 at Wiley to Clarence Arthur “Kelly” and Merle Gertrude (Brown) Hays, and passed away July 16, 2023, at her home in Lamar with her family by her side at the age of 93.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Paul Gadash; parents, Clarence “Kelly” and Merle Hays; son-in-law, Eric Hawkins; grandson, Colby Mick; and brothers, Wayne Hays and Ray Hays.

Lorella is survived by her children, Stanley (Patty) Mick of Stockton, Missouri, Loran Mick of Wiley, Keo (Rod) Thompson of Holly, Ava (Scott) Bair of Lamar, and Lora Hawkins of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Susan (Edward) Briggs, Destry Mick, Shechele (JJ) Rosener, Chelsea (Kevin) Davis, Courtney (Mark) Grasmick, Laith (Jill) Thompson, Brae (Robert) Medina, Alison (Kyle) Self, Ryan Bair, Chase (Angela) Bair, Corey (Katie) Bair, Megan Hawkins, Hillary Hawkins, Shelby Hawkins, and Garett Hawkins. She is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and a host of friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Peacock Funeral Home.