Virginia Marion "Tootsie" Hayden
January 23, 1924 ~ September 7, 2009
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM in All Saints Episcopal Church, Oakley, MD with Rev. Kathleen Price officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Virginia Marion Lyon Hayden, 85, of Bushwood, MD died on September 7, 2009 at her residence. Born January 23, 1924 in Budds Creek, MD, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Jared and Margaret Irene Oliver Lyon. She was the wife of the late Joseph Oscar Hayden Jr., whom she married on April 22, 1946 in Sacred Heart Church, Bushwood, MD and who preceded her in death on May 31 2007. She is survived by her children Jeffrey Mark Hayden, Wendell Patrick Hayden and Judi Wills (Roger), her sister Joyce LaVerne Shepherd of Hollywood, MD, three grandchildren; Kimberly Maltos (Humberto), John Harville and Joey Harville, three step-grandchildren; Laura Jeremy and Ashleigh Wills, as well as six great-grandchildren; Nicholas, Alyssa and Hannah Maltos, Johnathan and Amanda Harville and Shelby Harville. She was preceded in death by her daughter Charlene Jacobson, her brothers Oliver Alexander Lyon and Louie Lindberg Lyon and her sister Margaret Ruby Hicks. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Mrs. Hayden was a graduate of Margaret Brent High School “Class of 1942”. She was a homemaker who loved her family, church, many nieces and nephews and her cat. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM on in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at All Saints Episcopal Church, Oakley, MD at 10:00 AM with Rev. Kathleen Price officiating. Contributions may be left to 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“Wendell,Jeff & family, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you, she will be missed.” “
“We will miss you Grandmother!!!”
“MY SINCERE BEST WISHES TO WENDELL, JEFF AND ALL THE LYON/HAYDEN FAMILY. SHE WAS A VERY FINE LADY.”
“We were sad to learn of the passing of Mrs. Hayden. Our sincerest sympathy to her family and friends.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.”
“Wendell, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything that we can do for you or your family, please dont hesitate to call.”
“Jeff, Wendell & Kim, Please know that we are here with you during this difficult time. Aunt Tootsie is at rest and is no longer suffering. I will always remember her smile and those hair rollers she loved so much. We are here for you all, if you need us. Love, Ronnie, Becky & Josh “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Rest in peace Aunt Tootsie. Love, Lee, Jenn and Caden “
“Judy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I will always remember her as the lady who taught me to sew. What a wonderfully patient lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Jeff & Wendell, We are so sorry for the lost of your Mother. She was a wonderful Neighbor and Friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Our condolences to the Hayden family on Virginias passing. She was a wonderful person.”
“So sorry for your loss. She’s with your dad now and happy. It’s really hard to lose a mom, but you have a lot of friends who’ll get you thru this. “
“Wendell, Jeff and the Hayden Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. If there is anything you may need just give us a shout.. God Bless Mrs. Hayden and the Hayden Family”
“Wendell, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything you know where I am. “
“Tootsie will be greatly missed, our sympathy goes out the the family.”
“”Wendall and Family, So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers. Please call if you need anything.”
“Our thoughts are with you during this time of sadness. Aunt Tootsie will be missed but she has passed to a better place of peace.”
“To the Hayden Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Wendell and Family, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.”
“Wendell – So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“To my brothers, Jeff and Wendell, and others who cared for Mom during her great, long illness, I give my love, thanks, and deepest compassion. To all of her family and friends, I give my love and appreciation for your thoughtfulness. To all who attended the services with my family and me, I am extremely grateful for your expressions of condolence, grace, and caring, and I give to you my heartfelt thanks. You are all special to me and have helped each of us to find peace during this difficult time. May God bless each and everyone. Love, Judi”
“Wendell..Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sorry we could not make the service. Your mother was a very nice lady. May her memories remain forever in your heart.”