Lillian Irene Haywood, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Grace Health Care. She resided in TX most of her life but had spent the past 17 years with her youngest son, Bill, in Abingdon, VA. She was a member of Abingdon Church of Christ. Being a mother and grandmother was the joy of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Parks and Gertie Sparks Parks; husband, Horace Bernal Haywood; and daughter, Constance Colleen Haywood.
She is survived by two sons, Samuel Steven Haywood and wife Kathy of Portland, TX and Bill Haywood and wife Teresa of Abingdon, VA; eight grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00-6:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2013 at Abingdon Church of Christ. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday at the church with Bill Haywood, Tim Haywood, and Steve Haywood officiating.
The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff of Grace Health Care and Hospice of SW Virginia for the kind consideration and great care.
In lieu of flowers the family ask, that Memorial contributions be made to High Rock Bible Camp, P.O. Box 1454, Elizabethton, TN 37634
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.
The family of Lillian Irene Haywood is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).