Reva Louise Hayes

Reva Louise Hayes, 65, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1960, in Claremore to Billy Decker and Louise (Sutton) Decker. Reva dedicated many years to public service as a dispatcher, beginning her career with the Claremore Police Department in 1982 and later working for the Rogers County Sheriff’s Department as both dispatcher and jailer. In her later years, she enjoyed working for Cherokee Nation in casino services. In her younger days, Reva loved barrel racing and spending time with horses. She found great joy in her work, cherished time with her grandchildren, and adored her dogs.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Guess and wife Kellie of Pryor, Oklahoma; brother, Rodney Decker and wife Karen of San Diego, California; sister, Robin Kindle of Claremore, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 3 nieces; and 5 nephews; stepsister, Donna Albertson husband Mike of Arkansas; and stepdaughters, Felicia Montgomery of Owasso, Oklahoma and Heather Hayes of Vinita, Oklahoma. Reva was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Amber Shields; her brother, Ron Decker; and her great-grandson, Krew Guess.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 18, 2025 at NorthStar church in Pryor. To leave her family a message, please visit her Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman’s Funeral & Cremation Service.