Helen Louise Hayward Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Louise Hayward of Portsmouth, Ohio, who passed away on May 23, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Louise Hayward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Horner, Sr. and Mary Sturgill Horner; her husband Merritt Hayward; and her brother John Horner, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Barry Hayward (Patty) of Portsmouth, Vicki Ashby (Mark) of Portsmouth, Amy Dever (Paul Howard) of Minford and Missy Wynn (Mark) of Portsmouth; her sister Esther Horner of Columbus; her grandchildren, Holly Hayward, Chad Pierron (Abby), Courtney Pierron, Trista Jackson (Damon), Carrie Wynn (Brandon Ramey) and Paige Jacobs (Paul); and her great grandchildren, Ford Pierron, Avery Hayward, Parker and Connor Jacobs.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sunset Memorial Gardens (8580 Gallia Pike, Franklin Furnace, OH 45629).
