Elizabeth S. "Lib" Hayden's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina

Elizabeth S. "Lib" Hayden

August 21, 1935 - May 8, 2026 (90 years old)

Columbia, South Carolina

Elizabeth S. "Lib" Hayden's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina
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Elizabeth S. "Lib" Hayden

August 21, 1935 - May 8, 2026 (90 years old)

Columbia, South Carolina

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Elizabeth S. Hayden Obituary

We bid farewell to Elizabeth S. Hayden of Columbia, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 8, 2026 at the age of 90. Elizabeth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth S. Hayden to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Coy Alfred Sykes and Rachel Frye Sykes; her husband Thomas Epting Hayden; her brother William Joseph Sykes; her grandson Clay Milling; and her sister-in-law Margaret "Peggy" Sykes.

She is survived by: her sons, Crawford Milling (Kimberly Milling), Bill Milling and Craig Milling (Alecia Milling); her stepsons, Charles Hayden (Gail Hayden) and Hart Hayden (John "Mac" Cooley); her grandchildren, Mark Milling and Belle Milling; her stepgrandchildren, Ali Hayden, Jonathan Hayden and Katherine Hayden Barnes (Brewer); her nieces, Margaret Adams (Charley) and Vicki Hudgins (Robert); her nephew Joe Sykes (Sharon); and her friends, Louise Alford and Frances Byers.

Memorials can be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 170 St. Andrews Road, Columbia SC 29210 or a charity of one's choice.



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Tue

May 19

Visitation

Hospitality Hall

Tue

May 19

Funeral service

St. Mary's Episcopal Church
170 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

Tue

May 19

Visitation

St. Mary's Episcopal Church
170 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

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