Ms. Frances Hayward

FRANCES HAYWARD

From the rising of the Sun on: April 2, 1923, To the going down of the same on: July 7, 2024, plasm 113:3.

Her story:

Ms. Susie Brown, who would later change her name to: Frances Hayward, Ms. Frances, Mama Frances, Auntie Frances, and Frankie, was born April 2, 1923, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Her parents, Alfred Brown and Nancy Glover Brown Green were proud of the birth of their first of five, beautiful baby girl. At a very tender age, Frances and her parents relocated to Savannah, GA where she attended and completed her public schooling. She obtained a nursing degree and worked as a private duty nurse until one day while coming home from work, she became a victim of racial harassment. Due to Frances’s feisty attitude and actions, her family thought it best that she relocates, in-which she traveled and settle in West Philadelphia. Frances lived during a time when African Americans were making remarkable history in a new era, but still delt with the misfortunes of racial abuse and injustice. So, in 1944, at the tender age of twenty-one, Frances left her Western home and began her successful life and career as a private nurse in southern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ms. Frances Brown Hayward was a mother giving birth to one daughter that she loved dearly, visited often, and treasured unconditionally, as well as a: grandmother, godmother, and great, great grandmother. She even for a brief period in her life held the titled of wife. But she was a factory worker, nurse and professional; always dedicated to whatever career profession she pursued rather in Savannah, GA or in Philadelphia.

Her career: 

A Domestic Private Nursing Engineer Queen and personal cook, Ms. Frances was a woman of many talents and skills. For more than 50 years Frances became a domestic nurse for the Beans who took kindly to her as she became an essential part of their family. They loved her unconditionally. Her dedication and relationship with the Beans was a pure and priceless bond. Whomever and wherever Ms. Frances worked, she was a rare, loyal, and devoted worker. Frances was feisty, strong, gentle, and social, but most of all she was a private person, and a lady of elegance. She loved and feared God. She is truly loved and adored by her family, and treasured by those who had the honor of calling her friend.

Her time:

Upon relocating, she attended Penn Memorial until deciding to move forward in her faith. After visiting a few places of worship, she planted herself in Gospel Temple Baptist Church where she joined and served on the Usher’s Ministry for over 50 years. She was a kitchen helper and attended crafting classes and became the bus excursion princess. She enjoyed baking and became known for her cheesecakes and yummy cookies at the church, even mailing them out to family members. She also was recognized by her church for being a 50-year member, charm class instructor, and a crafty critter.

Her social life made her active in many organizations including: block treasurer, and an advocate for fighting breast cancer to which she lost her daughter Earlie “Bunny“ Mae Heard, as well as others.

Her Family:

Ms. Frances Brown Hayward was called home on July 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Luther Glover (Savannah, GA), Hattie (Rudy) Glover Bolding, Thelma (Elmo) Walker; and George Green; Her one daughter; Earlie M. (George) Heard. She is remembered by her Grandchildren; Stephen (Vivian) Heard of Atlanta, GA, Donavin Heard of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Robin (Elijah) Scott of Savannah, GA,; Daughter in love Jackie Heard of Dacula, GA. Five Great Grands Jamie and Jasmine Heard of Dacula, GA; Alexandria Scott, of Savannah, GA Elisha Scott, of Memphis, TN and Elijah (Chelsea) Scott, of Savannah, GA; one great, great grand Malcolm Xavier Pope Jr. of Savannah GA., Nieces: Shirley Forman of Raleigh NC, Francine “Minty” Boling (decease); Elenor Burrus of New York, Susan Walker of New York, and Zelma Walker of New York; Angela (Lucius) Deloach Simuel of Savannah, GA; Bernita Green of Savannah, GA, and Lisa Green of Savannah, GA Nephews: Wesley Brown, of San Antonio, CA; LeRoy Walker Jr. of New York; Nathaniel Walker of New York (deceased); James Walker of New York (deceased); Rudolph “Bashi Ali” Bolling, and Allie Bolding of New York; George Jeffery Green of Savannah, GA; Fredrick Green of Savannah, GA and Charles Scott (deceased) A God-daughters Shaunte Jones of Pittsburgh, PA, two dedicated and special caretakers Diane Washington and Valerie Scott of Philadelphia, PA, and her buddy Jenette Demery, of Philadelphia, PA. Her host and extended family Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bean Sr. who have proceeded her in death; their children George, Donald “Skipp”, and Mary Jane as well as their children and grandchildren who have loved and cared for her just as much as she has loved, lived, and worked for them for over 50 years. A host of co-workers, close friends, neighbors, relatives, and clients.

She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25

This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118: 24

I asked…

Robin Scott

This day has come, and it’s the will of our Heavenly Father. So we question not

Our hearts are heavy, but your race is all done.

You gave your all, you gave your best, you’ve left this earth, you deserve to rest.

God has called you home to take your place in your heavily home.

 So, I asked God to…

make your day, take the pain and give you rest.

You’ve seen so much and saw it through,

Seen the changes some good but, new to you. Some you accepted some you rejected.

You’ve seen this world for what it’s worth, the good, the not so good, the ugly truth. But

enough for you, you are now all through.

 So, I asked God…

To make you happy, to make you smile, allow you to watch over your loved ones just for a

little while.

I pray while you watch we make you proud, mistake be little, but correction be true.

Like you said “too much like right’ will make us think things through and do things right

because we need too.

 I asked God to…

guide you through this last mile and that He allow you to walk them too. So, hold

your head high, throw those shoulders back “get it together” auntie give it your best.

The pearly gates are open, the streets are paved with gold, they are smooth with no bumps

in the road.

Every day is like Sunday, sabbath has no end, you will be able to walk around heaven

Singing praises prayerfully waiting to “usher” the rest of us in.

 I asked God to…

To grant you wealth, for you’ve work hard, and you’ve given yourself, your kindness, your

patients well to the very end, no more “nearer my God to thee” cause now you are nearer to

your God, be free.

I asked God to…

Restore your health, but most of all, give you care and love you well.

While we’ll miss your presents here, we bid you so long, fell well to leave all your troubles

here. Live your days among heavenly pleasures. Rest now Grantie you have earned your

place in Heaven. Sleep well Grantie no more sleepless nights, everyday the sun will shine

bright.

 We’ll see you in our memories and hear you in our thoughts, but we will miss you

dearly, with ours broken hearts. All our heartbeats another generation now gone, Mommy,

Daddy, our Grantie we find ourselves alone. We are left to carry this family’s legacy.

We’ll do our best, give our best, be our best while you “our legacy” take your final rest. Another generation

completed the next must be, but we must do better with and for ourselves, to remember,

the history of a “century of life” well, lived.

 Acknowledgements

The Family of the late Frances Hayward wish to thank everyone for their condolences, calls, and prayers during our time of bereavement. Your respects were well received. Special thanks to University of Pennsylvania Hospital 11th floor doctors, nurses and staff, St. Ignatius Nursing and Rehab Center for your help in making her comfortable and motivating her back on her feet. To the Bean Family for their love and support of our grandmother and to Diane Washington and her family as well as Valerie Scott and her family for everything; for leaving your family to care for ours, we could not have been able to rest without the love and support you provided to and for our grandmother. To Mitchum & Wilson funeral home and Gospel Temple Baptist Church thank you for making her transition the celebration she deserves. Thank you all for your services and your time.

Sincerely, The Scott Family Savannah, GA