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1961
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2026
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Stephanie Hayes Obituary
Stephanie R. Hayes of Hopewell, VA, departed this life on January 1, 2026, at her residence.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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for Stephanie Hayes
Teri Jackson
January 14, 2026
My prayers and condolences to The Hayes family. May God's strength and peace be with you all always, in Jesus holy name I pray, AMEN.
Pamela Whitehead
January 14, 2026
My condolences and prayers to the Hayes Family. Mrs. Hayes you will be truly missed.
“Be Ye Encouraged “
Roxane Porter
January 9, 2026
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time, Stephanie Hayes will always be loved and remembered.
Carol Gibbs & Family
January 9, 2026
My deepest condolences to the family. May God grant you strength, peace and comfort during this time. She will truly be missed.
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Sandra Gilliam
January 9, 2026
Prayers, Condolences and Sympathy to family, love ones and friends.
Rosetta & Jim Bob TYLER
January 9, 2026
My condolences to you and your family
Lisa Ratliff
January 9, 2026
My condolences to the family I
Pray you all find comfort in each other.
Marvin Coleman
January 9, 2026
God bless you and your family my condolences goes to her and family
Marvin Coleman
January 9, 2026
I can say Stephanie , will not be forgotten she always been good in heart my special wish to her family and sympathy goes out to her my God bless them in heart
Joanie Jones
January 8, 2026
I want to send my deepest condolences to what I have always considered my family. My heart is heavy, and my prayers are sincere and filled with love for you all. Stephanie will be missed more than I can put into words. She was such a kind, gentle, and sweet soul, I’ve known Stephanie and her family as young girl at First Baptist Church of City Point, and she has always felt like family to me.
I will miss you dearly, Stephanie. My prayers are with your family, your friends, and everyone whose life you touched. From my family to yours, we send our love, comfort, and deepest sympathies. Rest peacefully. You will always be remembered and forever loved.
Debra Tims
January 8, 2026
I’ll Miss You
Joan Smith
January 8, 2026
My deepest condolences to the family. May shared memories bring you peace and comfort. May God bless you.
Joan Edwards Smith
Trucella Hayes
January 8, 2026
Deepest condolences for the loss of Stephanie. GOD be with the family always. With Love
MICHLELLE COLEMAN
January 8, 2026
Lakeesha and family,
I want to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Stephanie.
I had the privilege of working with Stephanie at the Hopewell Housing Authority. We connected immediately because she was a truly beautiful person, both inside and out.
I will never forget the wonderful conversations and love she shared, not only with me but with everyone she crossed her path.
I pray that your beautiful memories of Stephanie bring comfort and peace to you and your family during this difficult time.
Shawnda Ellis
January 8, 2026
Condolences and prayers to the Hayes family,from the Ellis family.
Sandra Paulette Johnson David
January 7, 2026
My deepest condolences to the Hayes/Jefferson Family & Friends....I've known Stephanie since she was a little girl.....Her brother Reginald Hayes & Melvena Hayes Brown was good friends of mine along with their cousins The Jeffersons....They were all like my Lil sisters & brothers..and some still are...So very sorry....❤ u All Paulette Johnson David. From Florida
Gail Jackson
January 7, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Diane Choice
January 7, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
James Powell
January 6, 2026
Wow, Stephanie. I don't know what to say. I will pray for your family. You will be missed. I hope the angels embrace you .
Tonya B
January 6, 2026
Sip Ms Stephanie you will be missed. Sending prayers to the family.
Kimberly Bear
January 6, 2026
Me and Stephanie worked together at JRMC. Our sons used to play together. My heart is broken for you all.
Hattie Bonner
January 6, 2026
Melvena, I pray that you're surrounded by God's love and blessings. May your memories bring you comfort.
Norman Parham
January 6, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Annette Anderson
January 6, 2026
What do you say when you are at a loss for words? I remember Stephanie and I being friends in high school having fun and laughing a lot. Then it was sitting in the stand watching our grandsons play high school football, even saw each other at her grandson soccer game. Whenever we saw each other, it was always a big smile going both ways. We would ask how each other was doing, chat a little then from there it was all about the grandkids. Stephanie was such a wonderful person who was always a pleasure to be around. To the family, so sorry for your earthly loss but know when the pain easy a little that she is always there in your heart. Praying that God will give each of you all you need because His love never ceases
ALFRIEDA Garrard Williams
January 6, 2026
Stephanie was such a beautiful person.
She made you feel special and loved.
She will be Truly missed by many.
Warren Newell
January 6, 2026
I was saddened by the news of your mother's passing . We met 1978. Through the Hayes family... A beautiful smile as well a person ... My deepest condolences and Sympathies too her love one's....May God fold his loving arms around the family and friends during this difficult time...Gods blessings
Pam Bland
January 6, 2026
My condolences to family! Another angle has gotten their wings. Stephanie was a beautiful person always. She will be truly missed. Praying for the family. With blessing.
D Harrington
January 6, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
D Harrington
January 6, 2026
Family n Friends things want be the same the crying the laughing the long talks about everything n nothing, a True Friend Gone will never be forgotten things will be different but Heaven definitely gained a Angel.keisha I won't forget about you during or after this loss A Promise ,Got u Lakeisha, This is so hard.
Katrina Walker
January 6, 2026
Wow gone too soon You will surely be missed ❤
Yvonne Scruggs
January 6, 2026
Condolences to the Hayes family. I was just talking with Stephanie at the Elks Lodge. We hugged and shared a special moment about our sons. Stephanie was always a sweet person. We grew up in the church together. Rest in the bosom of the Almighty, friend of mine.
Aretha Jones
January 6, 2026
Condolences to you and your family
Nabagereka Turley
January 6, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Robin Titus Titus
January 6, 2026
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Stephanie and I crossed paths at our class reunion last year, and that memory has stayed with me. She was dressed in her 60s-inspired outfit, looking so vibrant and full of life. We laughed together, and it was such a joyful, meaningful moment. When I learned of her passing, I was completely stunned. I am truly sorry you are going through this. I wish the family comfort, peace, and strength during this difficult time.
Rosetta Tyler
January 5, 2026
My condolences to you and your family
Gloria Lankford
January 5, 2026
Keesha, Lil Ronnie, Trey, KeSean, Stacy & Melonie my deepest condolences goes out to you all on the loss of your sweet mother, grandmother and sister. Stephanie will forever be missed. Her laugh was infectious and her heart was big. We had so much fun whenever we got together. From the choir escapades to her and Tim Tim’s holiday cookouts. I will always remember her and the love she had for people, especially her family. I am praying God grants each and every one of you the strength to carry you through this difficult time. Always remember “with God, all things are possible.
Eva Hunt Fenceroy
January 5, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Coleman Jones
January 5, 2026
I was shocked about this news, I have known Stephanie since elementary school and remained friends. Loved running into her all over town. Know that she will be missed by so many!!
Melissa Jenkins
January 5, 2026
Prayers to Lakeesha and her boys in the loss of such a special woman. I loved being around her. RIP Ms. Hayes! You were so loved.
Karen Caldwell
January 5, 2026
Sending prayers and condolences from afar to the Hayes family. We have known Stephanie ever since she was a little girl where we all attended First Baptist Church City Point as children. While we haven’t seen Stephanie in years, her big smile and sweet-sweet personality are vivid memories still, this very day that will always be cherished.
With deep sympathy,
Natalie Greene and Karen Caldwell of the Miles family
Charlene Washington-Evans
January 5, 2026
To Keesha and Family,
Sending sincere condolences and prayers of strength to each of you during this difficult time.
Stephanie was a sweet person who loved her family tremendously. May faith, family and friends bring you peace.
Carol Cosby-Tillar
January 5, 2026
Condolences to LaKeesha, Ronnie, Trey and KeSean. Words are few but I am so grateful I was able to meet your Mom and Grandmother, to share the love of Ohio State Football and your family. May she rest in eternal peace❤
Michael Johnson
January 5, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of Stephanie's passing. I recently had conversation with her at a recent home going service we both attended in Hopewell. Prayers up for the family that I've been connected to all of my life as we all grew up in Davisville and I had a late cousin (George Brown) marry into the family which bridged our connections even more. My heart goes out to the Hayes family and I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Joselyn "Cooky Buford " Harrison
January 4, 2026
To Melly & Family,
Praying for each of you Strength, Comfort and Peace in such Difficult times as these. With Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences. Hold to God's unchanging hands.
Chris Dent
January 4, 2026
To the family my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Len Grant
January 4, 2026
To Keesha and Family,
My heart is truly heavy. Please know that Ms. Stephanie , will be deeply missed. Grief has no timeline — it comes in waves, and each one reminds us of the love we carry and the memories that stay with us.
I pray that God gives you strength for the hard days and gentle peace for the quiet moments. May the warmth of her spirit and the love she poured into your family continue to surround you in the days ahead.
Holding you all close in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Len and Maddie
Therese Parker
January 3, 2026
We were shocked to hear of the Home going of Ms Hayes. She raised a fine family, which is continuing on into the next generations. We will be praying for the entire family, and all of the people who are painfully suffering with this situation.
Ronnie and Therese Parker
Terry Morse
January 3, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Shirl Jefferson
January 3, 2026
I am definitely going to miss you my friend. I was looking forward to us spending our days enjoying life now that I had retired. You were a real friend who never judged and always had a listening ear no matter what I was going through. I just don't know what I'm going to do now. I don't have anyone else that I can talk to like that. You were more than a friend. You were my sister; one that I would go to war about and I know that you would do the same for me. RIP my friend and I hope to see you in heaven when my life on earth is over. I love you even in death and will always look out for Keesha. Take your rest friend.
Michael & Paulette Brown
January 3, 2026
Out deepest condolences to the Hayes family, God will see you through this.
Ashley Jones
January 3, 2026
Prayers to one of the most kindest and genuine family’s I know. I can’t say enough great things about Ms. Hayes. Prayers for comfort
Aisha Martin
January 3, 2026
Thank you so much Ms. Stephanie for opening up your home to me when I attended Norfolk State and would come home with LaKeesha. You were always so sweet to me. LaKeesha, my friend, I’m praying for you, your sons and your entire family. My deepest condolences.
Sterling Wheat
January 2, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family! I will miss Stephanie!!!
Andrial Savannah
January 2, 2026
I'm so sorry, LaKeesha, to hear about the loss of your mother. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you.
Mattie Crockett
January 2, 2026
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cynthia Caldwell
January 2, 2026
Stephine Hayes was my Second Cousin we were just together about 3 months ago at our Uncle Funeral we took a picture Together
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