Nancy L. Hayden, 77, Leesburg, Florida, passed away on February 22, 2017 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida. Ms. Hayden was born on September 3, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to her parents David McCooe and Louise (Davis) McCooe. Ms. Hayden had been employed with Bealls in Eustis, Florida for several years and had also worked as a Secretary for the Charles Tax Agency in Merrillville, IN. She moved to Leesburg 12 years ago from Terre Haute, Indiana and was of the Christian faith. She loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and also an avid cat lover. She is survived by her loving children: Deborah (Craig) Johnson of Merrillville, IN and Jeffry Farmer of Leesburg, Florida; five grandchildren: Randy, Pamela, Courtney, Jeffry and Jenna; four great-grandchildren: Skyler, Beau, Melody and Colin and several loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to The American Cancer Society in Nancy’s loving memory.
