Pamela A. Ryback Hayes, 63, a resident of Charleston for the past nine years, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the family residence. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Hayes loved animals. Her children thought of her as the best mother in the world and she will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. Ryback and Florence C. Reyburn Ryback; and her husband, Timothy Donald Hayes. Survivors include her two sons, John Sprague of Benton, Gary Ricker and wife, Tammi of Tampa, FL; one grandchild, Alyxandra K. Sprague of Tampa, FL We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Hayes family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com. No services are scheduled at this time. Higgins Funeral Home is in charge of the services.