Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Kyla Hafeli
Jun 30th, 1964 - Apr 4th, 2024Kyla Ann Hafeli, age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home after an inspiring battle with cancer.
She was born June 30, 1964, in Marion, Illinois, the daughter of Bob Boyt and Barbara Patton.
Kyla was baptized into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a member of the Marion congregation. The Brush Creek Campgrounds were very special to her and she was active throughout her life at Brush Creek as a teacher, counselor and cook.
She graduated from Graceland College with a bachelor of arts degree, majoring in music and would later earn her teaching certificate and masters degree in education. Kyla was an elementary teacher and reading specialist in the Marion School District for over 25 years. She also tutored children in reading and taught piano lessons for many years.
She loved the ocean, hunting for sea shells, playing cards, collecting recipes, watching wheel of fortune, and cheering on Cody and Abe’s favorite sports teams. Kyla will be remembered for her cakes and chocolate chip cookies, and her genuine love of people. Kyla was a remarkably gifted pianist and provided ministry through her playing at countless churches and events. Piano was her sanctuary and when she felt closest to her Heavenly Father. She was a wonderful mother and an even better Maw Maw to Foster. Most importantly, her steadfast faith and testimony of Jesus Christ will be her enduring legacy.
She is survived by her children: Katelyn Forth (Abraham) of Nashville, Cody Hafeli of Belleville and grandson, Foster Forth; mother, Barbara Patton (David) of Marion; siblings, Beresa Barnett (Steve) of Goreville, Doug Boyt (Darlene) of Gardner, Kansas and Becky Rhine (Keith) of Marion and a number of cherished nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Boyt and her beloved nephew, Zachary Strang.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Brush Creek Campgrounds with High Priest Brad Gault and Elder Rick Forth officiating. Interment will follow in the Brush Creek Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Auditorium at Brush Creek
Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations can be made to the "Kyla A. Hafeli Fund" for charitable gifts in her honor. The Brush Creek Campgrounds are located at 464 County Highway 18, Xenia, Illinois 62899. To share a condolence, visit: www.frankandbright.com