Sarah Ann Hay entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 1:20 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sarah was born on November 9, 1963, to John Bernard McKay and the late Stella Louis DeGree. She was 62 years old and a native of DeLisle, Mississippi.

Sarah confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a woman of faith. She was a longtime member of Saint Stephens Catholic Church, where she faithfully served the Lord. Later in life, she united with Father Pat Mocler at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Sarah was a proud graduate of Pass High School in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where she ran track and cheered. She later married the love of her life, the late Malcolm Hay. Sarah devoted 31 years of service working at Walmart, where she was known for her dedication and work ethic. In her spare time, Sarah enjoyed TikTok, attending her children's, grandchildren's, and family events, dancing, celebrating Mardi Gras, shopping, and traveling. She truly enjoyed life to the fullest. Her smile could light up any room she entered, and spending time with family and friends brought her the greatest joy. Sarah will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Sarah leaves to cherish her precious memories through her son Dwight Dedeaux Jr. (Ashley Dedeaux) of Baton Rouge, La, one daughter Kerstin Hay (Dez'mond Perkins) of Baton Rouge, La. one sister Constance McKay (Irving Delavallade Jr.) of Pass Christian, Ms; three brothers, John McKay Jr. of Pass Christian, Ms, Milton McKay of Gulfport, Ms, Hilton McKay (Sheyla)  ofColorado Springs, CO and Paul James lll of Baton Rouge, La (Octavia James); threegrandchildren, Jordan Dedeaux, Zion Dedeaux her Golden Child, three nieces Iriana McKay, Ieasha McKay (Godchild), Kyla McKay, six nephews Ivan McKay, Iran Delavallade lll, Marquis McKay, Cameron McKay, Shawn McKay, Savion McKay and great nieces and nephews, Matthew and Christian McKay,  Keyon, Landen,  Josiah and Skylar Piernas, Laila Moore and Au'bree McKay, Brooklynn, Janero, Harmoni', Ja'Niyah and Ariana Delavallade; godchild Bryston Stokes, Alexander Dedeaux  devoted aunt Patrica Peters (Alvin Peters), devoted cousins Sherrell Lizana, Michelle P. Hunter, Bestfriend Jane James (Clinton James), Lisa Lang, devoted sisters Lisa Hills, Michelle Matthews, Felicia and Sonita and a host of cousins, and friends.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Hay, mother Stella DeGree, Grandson Amiri Dedeaux, Grandparents Mary Magelena and George Bradley, Joseph and Veronica McKay two aunts, Ella Knight and Justine Stewart; two uncle, Ira Bradley Sr. and George McKay, bestfriend Dana Dedeaux