Isabel Hayes
April 22, 1920 to February 25, 2009
Isabel Somerville Hayes died peacefully on Feb. 25, 2009, at the age of 88.
She is survived by her brother George R. Somerville, and her three children: son Bob Hayes and wife Sherry, daughter Nancy Brown and son Paul Hayes. She is also survived by three grandchildren: David Neil Brown and wife Jill, Kelly Brown, and Eran Feeley and husband Mike; and three great-grandchildren, Brett, Owen and Jacob Brown.
Born in San Antonio on April 22, 1920, Isabel spent her early retirement years living in Lake Kiowa, Texas, traveling extensively over six continents. She enjoyed cooking and delighted her family and friends with her gourmet talents. Isabel served as President of the Lake Kiowa Women’s Club; managed the Lake Kiowa Lodge restaurant, and enjoyed memberships in the Gourmet Club, WWPA, and the Literary Society of Lake Kiowa. She later re-located to New Braunfels and enjoyed many friendships as a competitive bridge player in the American Contract Bridge League, New Braunfels chapter.