Obituary of Joan Elizabeth Rodriguez

Joan Elizabeth Nelms Rodriguez April 14, 1938 - November 22, 2013 Joan passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 75 years old. Born in Denver Colorado to Joseph E. (Pappy) and Laura Nelms, her family moved to California when she was young and lived in Vallejo and Fairfield before finally moving to Winters in 1956. Joan was a homemaker, waitress/ cook, and caretaker of young and old. Some of the places she worked were Myrnas Caf, Recreation Beach, Daisy/ Little Chef, Avon, Buckhorn restaurant and catering and doing the weekly Rotary for years. Her last job before retiring was with Home Instead Healthcare as a home aide to the elderly. She received awards for "excellence in care" from Home Instead. Joan will always be remembered for her sense of humor, she was an awesome cook and loved sewing, crafting and making homemade gifts for family and friends. She enjoyed going to concerts and Bingo with friends. taking the kids roller skating, to Winters Youth Day, fairs, the Sac zoo and to Dillon and Stinson Beach when they were young. Her greatest joy in life was her large family, she loved all the parties and seeing everyone mingle and have fun together. Her favorite sports teams were the SF Giants, the 49ers, and the Sacramento Kings, she also liked Tiger Woods and Serena Williams. Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura Nelms, brothers; Lawrence Porter, Joseph Nelms Jr, Lyle Nelms, Norris Nelms, sisters Neva Nelms and Lucille Burgett, Son Michael Joseph Hayes, Granddaughter Natalie Woods, and Grandson Matthew James Hayes. Joan is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Vogan of Congress, Arizona and Laurel Kent of Swansea, Illinois, Children and their spouses, Sons; Dennis Kruse (Pascaline) of Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Larry Hayes (Anita) of Marysville, Ca and David Rodriguez Jr, (Jennifer) of Winters Ca. Daughters; Sherrie Lasher Barnett, (Dan) of Madison, Ca. Bunny Hayes Woods, (Ron) of Dixon Ca, Lynda Hayes Drew (Rick) of Yuba City, Ca and Dawn Hayes Roberts of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. She is also survived by Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; Billy & Melissa Kruse(Abbie & Ellie), Dennis & Andrea Kruse (Molly & Victoria), Nicole Kruse & Tom Walsh (Isabel), Brian& Lisa Fletcher(Jassmine, Brooke & Brian Jr), Jed Fletcher & Michelle Huitt (Alyssa, Alec, Aleanna & Alston) Amanda Fletcher & Ismael Luviano (Izzy & Julianna), Denise Barnett (Cyprus & Tavin) Chris & Rachel Woods (Jackie & Christie) Ronnie & Nikki Woods (Jake), Jenifer & Richard Jacobson (Amelia, Brooke & Gavin), Robert & Shelby Hayes (Cameron & Gina) Alexa Hayes & Tyler (Noah), Brittany Hayes, Justin Hayes, Melissa & Jessie Randolph