Beatrice Hayward (Holden)

The Life Story of Beatrice Holden Hayward On December 17, 2020, at Tidal Health Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland, at the wonderful age of ninety-four (94), Beatrice Holden Hayward entered into eternal rest. Born on August 31, 1926 in Pocomoke City, Maryland, Beatrice was one of nine children born to Lola Holden Armwood and Herbert Armwood. Beatrice grew up in the Somerset County area and attended the public schools of Somerset County. She and her siblings were a close knit family. In addition to being a homemaker, Beatrice worked at the former Peninsula General Hospital for several years and later retired from the former Campbell Soup Company in Salisbury, Maryland. On September 3, 1960, Beatrice was united in holy matrimony to Sidney Paul Hayward, a widower with four young children—Sidney Jr., Lester, Barbara and Loretta. Though they had no children together, Beatrice and Sidney reared Sidney’s beloved children as a family unit. Beatrice loved her family life and was married to Sidney for sixty (60) years. Upon marrying Sidney, Beatrice became a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church where she happily served as a member of the Daughters of Good Cheer and supported the church through regular attendance and giving. She supported the work of the Annual Hayward Day along with her husband Sidney. Along with her husband, Sidney, Beatrice regularly attended St. Mark United Methodist Church until her health would not allow her to attend. She was an avid Bible reader and loved to study the Word of God. She enjoyed the Songs of Zion and was a devoted wife and loved her husband until death they did part. Beatrice also loved puzzle books, crocheting and sewing in her spare time. Beatrice leaves to cherish precious memories: three of the four step children she reared with Sidney—Lester Hayward of Salisbury, MD, Barbara (Archie) Leatherbury of Wilmington, DE and Loretta Badger of Salisbury, MD; also surviving are step children, Nathan Hayward of Jacksonville, FL and Sandra (Billy) Ballard of Wilmington, DE; sisters, May Card of Westover, MD, Mary (Frederick) Cottingham of Marion, MD and Delores Cotton of Manokin, MD; one brother-in-law, Earvine Hayward, Sr. of Ellendale, DE; eleven step grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Paul Hayward, her parents, a stepson, Sidney, Jr., her brothers, Herbert, Oscar, Edward and Garfield Armwood and sisters Lola Harris and Elizabeth White. Lovingly Submitted, The Family of Beatrice Holden Hayward

Beatrice Hayward (Holden)

August 31, 1926 - December 17, 2020