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Gayle Ash Hayden, 73, of Monticello, Illinois passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at her son's residence. The Champaign, Illinois native was a homemaker and member of Champaign Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a daughter of the late Carlton Dean Ash and Jacqueline Jane Bronson Cox.
She is survived by her husband: Ronald Hayden, Monticello, IL;
3 sons: Christopher Stanton (Amy), Richmond, IN; Matthew Pava (M.K. LePava), Champaign, IL and Dustin Pava, Smiths Grove, KY;
1 sister: Pamela Johnson-Felts (Don), Springfield, TN;
3 grandchildren: Max Pava, Kara Pava and Luke Pava;
2 nieces: Karlie and Emma.
There will be no services. Cremation was chosen and Goad Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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