Mary Elizabeth-Haywood-Obituary

Mary Elizabeth Bowles Haywood

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Feb 18, 1930 – Mar 28, 2023

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BORN
February 18, 1930
DIED
March 28, 2023
LOCATION
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Bowles Haywood died peacefully on March 28 at her home of 20 years, the Arbor Acres Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. Born in 1930 in Lexington, NC, she was the eldest child of Louis Grant Bowles and Christine Tatum McCrary Bowles, with a...

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So sorry for the loss of you mother/grandmother.

I am so very sorry to hear of Betty's passing. My condolences to her family. God Bless

Betty was one of the nicest people I have ever met and I mean that. She was truly a wonderful person full of joy and laughter. He smile was infectious. I loved he laugh and her ear rings. She meant so much to me and my ministry at the Valle Crucis Conference Center and helped me in so many ways. I am sorry a fell out of touch when we left Valle Crucis.

Betty was such a force for good. When she bought our house on Lynwood, we became fast friends, and though she wasn't my spiritual director, she had an impact on my spiritual life. We spent four years in the Education for Ministry program of the Episcopal Church, and I'm forever thankful that Betty was a part of that experience. My prayers are for her family and all of us who loved her.

I will always remember serving with Betty at the Forsyth Correctional Center, where we were part of the camps Chapel ministry. We sat with young men who were incarcerated and prayed together earnestly and powerfully. Betty was so revered and loved by them and she returned that love and demonstrated Christ´s love by being accepting and open to them.

The McBrayer family sends their condolences to all of you. Betty was a very special person to us all. We cherish the memories we have of her. Such a sweet and beautiful person inside and out. John, Mom was upset she missed your call and would love to speak with you if you have an opportunity to call her back. She tried to call you but couldn't get through with number she had. Take care, God bless.

Debbie and I enjoyed being at Betty's 90th birthday celebration. Great music with family.