Barbara Nell Hayden, 88, of Bluffton, died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hayden was born in Adams County on July 18, 1922, to William and Ica (French) Grandlinard. She married John Hayden in Wells County on June 9, 1946; he preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1997. A graduate of Hartford High School, Mrs. Hayden was a housewife, and a member of the Eden First Church of Christ. Surviving relatives include three brothers, the Rev. Don (LaVerta) Grandlinard of Argos, William Grandlinard of Superior, Wis., and Glen (Beverly) Grandlinard of Bluffton; and one sister, Joyce (Clarren) Gehring of Bluffton. Mrs. Hayden was also preceded in death by four brothers, Leonard, Dale, Max and Richard Grandlinard; and three sisters, Ruth Vyain, Joan Robertson and Betty Meshberger. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Gardens of Memory in Muncie. Preferred memorials are to the charity of the donor's choice. The Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton is in charge of arrangements.