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Taylor Hayes Obituary
Taylor M. Hayes CHESAPEAKE - Taylor Marie Hayes, 16, passed from this life May 31, 2008. Although Taylor's life was taken much too suddenly, she enjoyed life and touched so many people with her bubbly personality and sweet spirit. Taylor was born March 10, 1992, in Portsmouth. She was baptized at Green Lakes Baptist Church, and was a freshman at Western Branch High School. She loved chorus at Western Branch Middle School and drama class at the high school. She was a member of the National Junior Honor Society, a volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and a member of the Young Life Fellowship Organization. She was a recipient of awards in science and reading in both Charleston, S.C., and Chesapeake public schools. She played community center basketball for nine years and took dance classes. Taylor enjoyed serving ice cream at her new job at Larry's Tastefully Twisted and loved working the concession stand at her little brother's ball games. Taylor leaves behind her loving parents, Greg and Tammy Hayes, her little brother, Matthew, and her faithful Jack Russell, Oreo; her maternal grandparents, Marvin and Marie Matthews of Wilson, N.C.; her paternal grandfather, Moses Hayes and step-grandmother, Shirley of Sharpsburg, N.C.; her aunts and uncles, Tim and Angela Bridgers, Kelly and Kathy Proctor of Wilson, Mac and Pam Carroll of Chesapeake; cousins, Sarah and Caitlin Bridgers, Emma Jane and Dawson Proctor, Beth and Katy Carroll; her special neighbor, Evelyn McKinney; and the love of her life, Jeff Prindle; and many other cherished friends and neighbors. She joins her loving Granny, Jane Boswell, and her dear friend, Stephanie Barnett in heaven. A fun-loving, outgoing "girlie girl," Taylor brought life to a room with her presence. She and her cousins loved entertaining the adults in their family with fashion shows and singing anything from Spice Girls to Annie. Her beautiful blue eyes and contagious laugh and smile will remain forever in our hearts. Taylor loved the many family vacations at the beach, Disney World trips, jet skiing, riding the boat to islands and getting sunburned, shopping with the girls, going out to fancy restaurants with her mom, going to movies with friends, visiting family in Wilson and eating barbecue, having her friends over for pool parties, and just having fun. She also made her family very proud because of her love of reading and her desire to be an English teacher. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Pinecrest Baptist Church, 209 Felton Road, Portsmouth, VA 23701 by the Rev. Greg Kitts. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation located in Virginia Beach. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Taylor Hayes
53 Entries
July 2, 2008
Jon & Julie Abel
June 10, 2008
Greg, Tammy, & Matthew, We are so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. We pray that God will ease your mourning and help you through the days ahead. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Jill, Fred, Christian, Logan & Ethan Schmidtke
June 10, 2008
Tammy, Greg & Matthew,
Our hearts and prayers are with you. We loved Taylor and she was one of Christian's very best friends. We will always remember her bright personality and loving nature. We had alot of fun at our house and yours and will never forget what a blessing it has been to know her. Although Christian brought her in to our life, she brought you, Greg and Matthew into ours and it is a friendship we will always value and treasure. We will miss her but are better for having known her.
Jordon Franklin
June 8, 2008
:( sorry for the loss, taylor was a great influence on people and a very kind person,she was a very energetic person who always had a smile that could light up a entire room,she taught us all a great lesson in life and she will never be forgotten!!!!!
Sara Jenkins
June 6, 2008
Dear Greg, Tammy and Matthew,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Taylor was such a sweet girl. Although I only got to spend a short amount of time with her when we worked in the concession stand together after one of Matthew and Dylon's Ranger games or running into her on the bleachers of a baseball or basketball game, she was such a pleasure to be around. Always smiling, always so supportive of her little brother. She was truely a beautiful girl inside and out. You are in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Joe, Sara, Austin, and Dylon Jenkins
Lisa Howard Wilson
June 5, 2008
Tammy and Greg:
My sister told me about your daughter and I just wanted to say how sorry I am for you. I have a 16 year old son and I cannot imagine. Even though I haven't seen you for years - my thoughts are with you.
Witney
June 5, 2008
To the Hayes family,
I do not know you, nor did I have the pleasure of knowing your beautiful daughter. However, my husband and I were on the interstate right after this terrible accident happened, and I just want to say that our hearts go out to all of you. Take comfort in knowing that your daughter was not alone, there were many people helping in any way possible. As a mother, I grieve for you all, and am so incredibly sorry for your loss. It is comforting to know that Taylor is in a better place, smiling down on you every day. God bless!!
Steve & Susan Sturgill and Nancy Griffin
June 4, 2008
Greg and Tammy,
We are so sorry to hear about Taylor. My heart breaks for you and I am at a loss of words right now. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
We love you all.
Frank, Marie & Ella Bogue
June 4, 2008
Tammy, Greg & Matthew,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Jeff,
You will continue to be in our thoughts as well.
(Formerly from Wilson, NC)
Jason, Jenny, Molly, Jack and Sam Boyce
June 4, 2008
Greg, Tammy, and Matthew- We just heard the devastating news and we are so sorry to hear of it. You are in our thoughts.
Becky Cain
June 4, 2008
Greg, Tammy, and Family - You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss of Taylor. May peace be with you and your family.
Becky Cain (Darrell and Kellye's Sister)
Lisa Watson
June 4, 2008
Tammy, Greg and Mathew
I am so sorry to hear about Taylor.
our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Lisa, Eric and Autumn
melinda healy
June 4, 2008
Our deepest and sincerest sympathies for the tragic loss of your daughter, Taylor. She will eternally be in the hearts and minds of all who know and love her – she brightened the ball field, concession stand, and basketball bleachers. I will never forget her bright smile and twinkling eyes. All children are a gift from God - Taylor was a blessing and you are wonderful parents – never doubt that. May you find comfort in His strength and His Love for you and Taylor. Our hearts ache for you and Matthew – we are here for you. God Bless - Mike & Melinda Healy
Pat Lucas
June 4, 2008
I just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trisha Upchurch
June 4, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Hayes & Family,
I'll always remember Taylor as the tiny girl dressed in an Osh-Kosh jean jumper, little pink socks and white Keds sitting in my kindergarten class. Such a pleasant memory...
My heart simply aches for you and your family. Please know that I'm praying for you.
Kim Ferrara-Umstetter
June 3, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers go to all of the families involved- We did not know Taylor- We are cousins of The Ferrara's, Stephanie's parents. Both girls were taken from this earth before their time- Only God knows what his plan is for them
I send you my deepest condolences for your loss- she was a beautiful child. They both were- God bless you all in your time of loss
Sincerely,
Kim (Ferrara) Umstetter & Family
Julia Werner
June 3, 2008
Dear Hayes Family,
Even though I've only known Taylor since last summer, she has literally changed my life. She was an amazing girl, and you should be extremely proud to be able to call her your daughter. I am very, very sorry for you loss, because I know it is a great one. But always remember, she is without pain and suffering; she is with our Lord, and wayyy happier than this world could have ever made her. Taylor's memory will never fade, and I will carry a part of her with me for the rest of my life. It is an incredible honor to be able to say I know her, and I am going to miss her something terrible. May you rest in peace TMH<3
Paul and Joan Dittman
June 3, 2008
Dear Greg, Tammy, and Matthew,
Please know you have been in our prayers since we heard of your loss. Please let Matthew know that Maggie misses her favorite lunchroom partner. ( I think Matthew sat with me more than any child in Mrs. Drum's class ) Words can't express how we feel for your family.
Deepest Sympathy,
Joan, Paul, Gus, Katie, Maggie, and George Dittman
Party in the Bathroom
Todd, Leah, Amber & Ryan Anderson
June 3, 2008
We had the privilege of knowing Taylor for several years now. Our girls meet during 5th grade and instantly became friends. Ryan had the biggest crush on Taylor, she was always kind to him and showed him alot of attention. We are so sorry for your loss and we wish that we could turn back time. But all is in Gods hands. We love you all very much and are always here for you!! We will miss Taylor but have comfort in the fact that she is with her LORD. As Taylor said to Amber on Friday, Bye Best friend I Love you.
Amber
June 3, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Tony Matthews
June 3, 2008
You have our deepest sympathy. To have suffered a loss as great as yours has to be the worse thing a parent can endure. We will keep your family in my prayers.
Tony & Debbie Matthews
LaVon & Pam Matthews
Stan & Barbra Matthews
George & Ruby Thornton
Joel & Mawan Bunn
Jim and Elaine Hughes
June 3, 2008
Tammy,Greg and Family,
When Janice called me Sunday I could not believe what she was telling me. We should go first not our children. I am so sorry for your lost of Taylor. You have our deepest sympathy and our prays. Only prays and Gods strength will get you through this time.
Justin Faircloth
June 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anjelica Gautreau
June 3, 2008
Im sorry for your loss. Taylor was an amazing girl who knew how to brighten a dark room. I was in the same class as Taylor and she made PE/Health better whether it was compliments over her shirts or just talking she was always smiling and lifted people's spirit.When I heard about this tragedy over a txt and couldn't believe it but I realized that she was in ANGEL here on Earth and God must have needed her.
Nick, Linda and Nicole Augins The Augins Family
June 3, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kasara Morgan
June 3, 2008
Words cannot begin to express the pain I feel for this family, my condolences go out to this family through such a hard and challenging time in life. I am Deeply sorry that Taylor's parents must face losing such a beautiful, sweet and loving girl. May God be with you through such a hard time...
Domonique Anderson
June 3, 2008
The Hayes Family,
I was friends with Taylor and I really miss her. I meet her last year and she was a great friend.
Andrea Caswell
June 3, 2008
You never know what will happen when your children walk out that door, but I always tell my daughter Kristin that I love her. I could never imagine not seeing her again. I feel so bad for Taylor's parents and family. I know it has to be tremendously hard to even comprehend this tragedy but God has his reasons (It just doesn't seem fair) You are in my prayers and try and stay strong........just a friend of a friend. RIP Taylor & Stephanie
Gail and Jeff Cottrell
June 3, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss of Taylor. I recently met Taylor at the Ice Cream Shop when I took my daughter Cristen to visit with her. She was so bubbly and seemed happy to meet me. Cristen had become friends with Taylor in History class. She enjoyed spending time with Taylor and spoke of her often. She has been very upset since learning of the accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Melinda Healy
June 3, 2008
Greg, Tammy, Matthew & Hayes Family -
Our deepest and sincerest sympathies for the tragic loss of your daughter, Taylor. She will eternally be in the hearts and minds of all who know and love her. Taylor was a blessing from above and you are wonderful parents – never doubt that. May you find comfort in His strength and His Love for you and Taylor.
Below is a poem by Edgar A. Guest, called “To All Parents.”
“I’ll lend you a little time a Child of Mine, He said. “For you to love while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead. It may be six or seven years or twenty two or three, But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me? He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief. You'll have those lovely memories as solace for your grief.”
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I’ve looked this wide world over in search of teachers true, and from the throngs that crowd life’s lane, I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love, not think the labor vain, nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again? “
“I fancied that I heard you say, ‘Dear Lord, Thy will be done.’ For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run. We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may, and for the happiness we’ve known, forever grateful stay. But should the angels call for him much sooner than we planned, we’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
God Bless - Mike & Melinda Healy
Kellye Logwood
June 3, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Tammy and Greg, you are wonderful parents and Matthew is a great brother. We wish we were there for you. Taylor will be greatly missed by all.
Carrie Whitlow
June 3, 2008
We will never forget our TayyHayy, she was truely a best friend to our daughter Taylor and she will be missed terribly. May God watch over her family and friends to keep them safe and help guide them through this difficult time.
With all our love,
Brian, Carrie, Taylor, Ashley
The Whitlows
Mrs. Whitlow
June 3, 2008
Thank you Taylor for touching our lives and putting so many smiles on the faces of people that I love. You will be missed and always remembered.
God bless this child, her family, and friends and may they feel the strength of all the hearts that are breaking for them.
Tammy Waters
June 3, 2008
Tammy, I am truly sorry for this tremendous loss. I have no words, just know I am keeping you in my prayers.
Tammy Waters (Joy's sister)
Michele Castner
June 3, 2008
Dear Family & Friends of Taylor,
You do not know me nor I you. I too lost the love of my life to a car accident. He was my only child and was 20 years old. Right now you will see only darkness and move one foot in front of the other just to get through each day but...........TIME will help ease the pain. You will always have a piece of your hearts missing and God will take care of you for the upcoming journey of grief that is unconscionable. But again, FAITH & TIME will be on your side... It has been 10 years for me and I've been through every stage of the journey. Don't let anyone tell you this too shall pass and in time you'll get over it. Unless they have lost a child they do not know the intense PAIN that you feel and you will never get over it. You are in my prayers and again it will take lots and lots of TIME to even hear the birds sing or see the sun - but please remember this - you will one day see things differenty but at your own pace. It took me 3 years to see any light and now I can actually laugh and remember what a great life he had (although short) and remember all the good times. GOD will get your through. Please contact me if you need to talk (I am a speaker for Life-Net). May I suggest a book called "Transcending Loss" authored by Prend (last name). It will walk you through all the stages of Grief, which right now you are in shock. God Bless you all!
Teresa Dail
June 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Greg and Stefanie, Jordan, Taylor, Summer and CJ Robinson
June 3, 2008
We will continue to pray for you and your family. May God comfort you and give you strength through the tough times ahead. We will always remember Taylor from Western Branch Baptist growing up and those beautiful blue eyes.
June 3, 2008
A prayer of comfort for your family during this time. Remember the Lord is with you today and always
Wendy Rose
June 3, 2008
I know that you do not know me, but as a mother of a 16 year old daughter, I just wanted you to know that my heart aches for you in your loss. May your wonderful memories and God's strength get you through this horrible time in your life.
Curtis Johnson
June 3, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy; I could not begin to imagine the pain and sorrow you are feeling at this moment. To have suffered a loss as great as yours has to be the worse thing a parent can endure. I will keep your family in my prayers. Curtis Johnson
Greg and Tammy Sink
June 3, 2008
Greg, Tammy and family,
We are so heart-broken over Taylor's loss. We did not know her but our son, Jordon, was one of Taylor's best friends. He thought the world of her and ate lunch with her every day. He was devastated when he received the news! Several other students in our youth group at JMBC were also very close to her and absolutely loved her! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all! May God wrap the arms of His Presence around you and comfort you!
keith allen
June 3, 2008
rest.
cynthia johnson
June 3, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to the Hayes family and everyone that loved this sweet little girl. This is something that a parent should never have to face. May God watch over you and help you through this trying time in your life, and may you remember that God has a reason for this even though it is very hard to see right now. Love In Christ, Cynthia Johnson (Mother of one of Taylor’s classmates)
Denise Love
June 3, 2008
Greg, Tammy, and Matthew:
I cannot even begin to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of Taylor. My heart breaks for you and your family. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing her but for a short time, I really enjoyed picking with her and joking with her at the baseball games. I just want to give you all the biggest hug. She will always be remembered! Angels are among us.
Melissa Kubicki
June 3, 2008
My heart and payers go out to your family. I lost my brother at the age of 19 to a car accident 4 years ago. I can feel your pain very deeply. I didn't know your daughter however I was on the interstate moments after it happened and I wanted you to know that there were so many people with her. If there is anything your family needs please contact me. I know Taylor left behind a sibling and from experience it's sometimes nice to talk to someone who has been through it. Again, I am so sorry. I know we don't know each other but it would be an honor to help in any way I can.
Taylor & Matthew on one of many vacations.
June 3, 2008
Fashion queen
June 3, 2008
Taylor and Taylor. DRAMA QUEENS.
June 3, 2008
Taylor enjoying time at beach with family.
June 3, 2008
Taylor enjoying time at beach with family.
June 3, 2008
Greg Hayes
June 3, 2008
Taylor was a very special little girl. We were blessed to have her on this earth for such a short period of time. She was just becomig a young woman and looking forward to the future. She loved all her friends, and Stephanie was like a big sister to her. She was blessed to have such a fine group of close friends who her parents love dearly. Fortuantely, at such a yound age, she was able to experience true love, as Jeff Prindle was the love of her life. He is a very special boy and will remain very much a part of our lives as we consider him our son-in-law. Please pray for Jeff and his family, as he continues to recover, but is very distraught over the loss of his beloved Taylor, and good friend Stephanie. I want all the youth to be strong during this time of sorrow and know that Taylor was a devoted christian who loved the Lord and did not suffer. Even in this tragic situation she still had a smile on her face. She is in heaven, along the side of her beloved Granny and Stephanie, and her first dog Buffy.
Thank you friends, neighbors, family, all Western Branch schools, churches, Pinto Rangers, and our Coast Guard family for your overwhelming support.
Sincerely,
Greg, Tammy, and Matthew.
Kathy Griesbach
June 3, 2008
Please accept out deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you all. Taylor will be missed by all.
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