Karen Jo Hayes
Karen Jo Hayes, 61, of Fairmont, WV, passed away at her home with family by her side in Fairmont on July 4, 2026. She was born September 11, 1964, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Alvin Burton, Sr. and Betty Jo Stucky Burton.
Mrs. Hayes was employed at Fairmont Catholic as a janitor and served food to all the children for many years.
She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family, and playing on her iPad.
She is survived by her two sons, Russell (Melissa) Hayes and Jason Hayes and a daughter, Ivy Hayes (Bily Cox); . two grandsons, Nick and Jason Hayes and a granddaughter, Ahrayah Hayes; two brothers, Robin and Alvin Burton; one sister, Shelly Anderson; a sister-in-law, Martha McCoy and a brother-in-law Billy Hayes (Gerry); as well as several nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Hayes; her parents; grandson, Russell Hayes, III (Bubby); two sisters, Susan Mays and Paula Morgan; and her mother and father-in-law.
The Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred, WV is in charge of arrangements.