It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Penny Hayden, 50, — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
What remains is memory — and the gratitude of those she loved.
The story begins in 1968, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Penny held deeply to the Lutheran faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Faith is the language some lives are written in. Penny's was one.
Penny Hayden, 50 of Parker, passed away on May 21, 2018. Memorial Services will be at 3:00 PM Friday, May 25, 2018 at Grace Lutheran Church in Parker. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Penny Hayden was born on March 12, 1968 in Sioux City, IA to Bob and Pamela (Belding) Cottrell. She married Theodore Hayden on June 29, 1987. They were married for 10 years and to this union 2 sons were born, Jeffrey and Joshua. She worked at the Holiday Inn in Sioux City for a number of years working in the housekeeping department. Penny was very crafty and enjoyed working on different projects. She had collections of butterflies, Native American items, and Angels. She like to listen to country music. Penny was also a big fan of The Osmond's, collecting many different pieces of memorabilia. Penny was preceded in death by her mother, Pam Cottrell. She is survived by her two sons Jeffrey (Ashley) Hayden of Madison and Joshua Hayden of Sioux Falls; 4 granddaughters Meesha, Leia, Adalynn, and Breanna of Madison; father Bob Cottrell of Parker; siblings Brian (Samantha) Cottrell of Elk Point, Tonya (Danny) Clymer of Broken Arrow, OK., Jason (Paula) Cottrell of Westfield, IA.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
