Leola Finnesy passed away in Hays on Thursday, August 19, 2026, at the age of 91.

She was born on January 10, 1935, to Francis and Lilly Finnesy of Natoma, Kansas. Leola loved hiking and traveling. She lived in Colorado for over 50 years before moving back to Hays.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Francis Whitting, grandson John Paul Jones, and her sister-in-law Maryann Finnesy.

Survivors include her son Timothy (Jackie) Jones of Hays, granddaughter Niki (Tony) Smith of Hays, great-grandchildren Cooper and Georgia Jones of Victoria, Emma and Julie Smith of Hays, and her brother Jim Finnesy of Lafayette, Colo.

Burial will be held at a later date for immediate family in the Plainville Cemetery.

Condolences and memories of Leola may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com