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Barbara Hayman Obituary
Hattiesburg, MS
Barbara Aline Hayman was born May 6, 1936 in Laurel, MS and died June 20, 2011 in Hattiesburg, MS.
Barbara actively ministered in various capacities at Main Street Baptist Church since 1963 where she was a member of the Searchers Sunday School Class and served in youth and various committees throughtout the last 50 years.
Mrs. Hayman was a graduate of School of Nursing at Methodist Hospital where she received her diploma in 1956 and received her B.S. nursing degree from William Carey College in 1981.
Mrs. Hayman began her lifetime commitment to nursing in 1956 and continued past retirement working as an educator at Wesley Medical Center.
She served as a registerd nurse for 54 years. She was a leader in healthcare and educator at the local, state, and national level awarding her the prestigious honor of induction into the Mississippi Nurses Association Hall of Fame in 2009. Deemed nursing royalty by many who knew her, Mrs. Hayman served as a leader in many areas of heathcare including the American Heart Association,Mississippi Hospital Association Society for Hospital Education, Mississippi Nurses Association, Mississippi Board of Nursing, Forrest County Red Cross, and the Forrest County Kidney Association. She received many honors throughout her tenure of working in healthcare including recognition as a Fellow of Healthcare Education, Outstanding Nursing Alumnus, Waldoff Achievement Award for Community Service, and numerous others. She served in the capacity of Director of Education for Wesley Medical Center and Director of Human Resources.
Most importantly, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and a faithful servant of Jesus Christ who always made the ordinary extraordinary for those she loved making everyone around her feel loved and cherished.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Barnett and mother, Lucille Barnett Watson.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Harold Hayman, Sr.; children, Kenneth Hayman, Jr. and wife, April of Chattanooga, TN, Cindy Ratcliff and husband Ted of Brookhaven, MS, and John Hayman and wife, Kathy of Hattiesburg, MS; nine grandchildren, Tedrick Ratcliff, Brian Hayman, Sara Hayman, Trey Hayman, Casey Hayman, Chase Hayman, Payton Hayman, McKenna Hayman, and Cintia Hayman; sisters, Betty Ball of Orange, TX, Rebecca Hill of Monticello, MS, Shirley Grubbs of Pinola, MS, Frankie Hankins of Bridge City, TX, and brother, George "Skip" Barnett of Long Beach, MS.
Memorials may be made in her honor to Main Street Baptist Church building fund.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Main Street Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday and beginning at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Main Street Baptist Church.
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Sherry Hartman, DrPH, Emeritus Professor of Nursing, USM
June 28, 2011
I knew your loved one as a colleague in MNA and as faculty at USM. Barbara was a giant and exemplar for our profession. My sincere condolances to all of her family and friends who have heavy hearts from her loss.
Don and Mona Stewart
June 28, 2011
Ken and family, Mona and I have sorrowed with you because of the loss you have experienced as a result of Barbara's home going following such an extended medical struggle. It was my joy to visit with her on several occasions recently when she was well enough to be in a private room, out of ICU; and each visit was an inspiration to me. Family and friends have experienced an emptiness caused by separation. Let me remind us all that we haven't lost Barbara; we know where she is. In addition, we carry her memory with excitement in our hearts. Just know that we are praying for each of you as you reach out to touch the hand of God and feel His presence, power, and peace.
June 27, 2011
Losing a loved one is difficult, especially a parent. Barbara was an outstanding example for our nursing profession. May time bring comfort, healing and may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Love and prayers,
Jan M. Evers, Retired UMMC, Jackson
Pam Carter
June 27, 2011
I know words can not express how very sorry I am for the Hayman’s family loss. I worked with her at Wesley when she was teaching classes there. She was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Again, all I can say is that I am very for her loss.
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June 27, 2011
I knew Barbara through MNA and as a nursing faculty member that utilized Wesley for our students. She was always the consummate professional and will be dearly missed. Praise the Lord, we will see her again. Dr. Wanda C. Dubuisson
Penny Lovitt
June 26, 2011
Your family is in my prayers. I knew Barbara through the MS Nurses Association. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. May God comfort you in your great loss.
June 24, 2011
Cindy,
I know that losing your mother is something that is very hard to deal with. We always expect our parents to be there, just as they have always been. Time will cushion the pain but you will always miss her. But you will find that you hear her voice in your head at very odd moments. She will always be with you in your heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love
Darlene
June 23, 2011
Cindy,
I'm so sad for your loss. Your Mom was one in a million. Her beautiful smile and upbeat attitude will never be forgotten. Much love and prayers go to you and your family - know that she will always be with you and helping your steps along the way.
Celine Craig
Marsha Carpenter
June 23, 2011
I remember MS Hayman form the Old Methodist Hospital. My Nurses Training at PRJC and Hospital. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
Don and Mary Huch
June 23, 2011
We extend our deepest sympathies to you and all of your family. Barbara was one of the first people I met when we moved to MS in 1974. Through the years we shared much through the MS Nurses Assoc. and USM sports. We believe she is now in our Lord's loving arms for all eternity. Our prayers are with you and yours.
American Heart Association
June 22, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
June 22, 2011
Hayman Family, I will keep you and your families in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
Ance Grubbs
June 22, 2011
Hayman Family, I will keep you and your families in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
Gracie Beech
June 22, 2011
As a new RN graduate 17 years ago, my first nursing job was at Wesley Hospital. Mrs. Hayman was one of the first people I met. Her smile, poise, and compassionate nature left an impression on me. God Bless your family.
Phyllis Nell Lane
June 22, 2011
God will take care of you during this sad time. Just lean on Him.
Patricia King
June 22, 2011
She was very admired by many, a sweet and beatuful person inside and out. She will be missed.
June 22, 2011
Ms. Hayman was a big part of our Wesley Medical Center family and will be greatly missed. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Terry L. Trigg, Vice President Human Resources; Wesley Medical Center
margie Tatum
June 22, 2011
I had the opportunity to work with barbara via american heart - her devotion to everything she did was an inspiration, she will be missed by many
margie tatum
De De Cieglo
June 22, 2011
Hayman Family, I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
June 22, 2011
Hayman Family, I will keep you and your families in my prayers during this time of sorrow.
Tonya Burkart
Trustmark Bank
June 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with each of
you during this time of sorrow.
Norma Babin
Vicksburg, MS
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