Lois Dee Hayes, 53, of Beaumont, died Sunday, April 19, 2015. She was born on April 7, 1962, in Palestine, to Mary Elizabeth Spence and Ernest Alvin Light.

Lois was a passionate baker and cake decorator, who enjoyed reading.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Hayes of Beaumont; son, Jason Dupree and his wife, Ashley, of Nederland; daughters, Stacey Montgomery and Lisa Hayes, both of Beaumont; and Michelle Hayes of Kountze nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; father, Alvin Light of Beaumont; sisters, MaryAnn Johnston of Silsbee, Sonnie Benson of Florida, and Wanda Light-Avants of Tyler; and brothers, Arnold Northcutt of Fannett and Gaylon Light and James Light both of Palestine.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

A private family committal for Ms. Hayes will be held at a later date at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.