Carol Crow Hayward

Carol Crow Hayward, 87, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 62 years, Charles Richard Hayward. She is survived by her five children (Chris, Steve, Lynn, Leslie and Lisa), 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her niece (LeAnn) and sister-in-law Nancy Hayward Hile (Jerry). Carol was an alumna of Indiana State University (Class of 1955) and taught kindergarten until she chose to be a stay at home mother for her five children. She earned the distinction of becoming a Life Master at bridge and truly enjoyed the game her entire adult life. She was a warm, funny woman with a keen intelligence. She “had a heart as big as the outdoors” and will truly be missed. Visitation hours will be held on Saturday, April 10, from 4-6 pm at Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel in Midlothian, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any gifts and remembrances be sent to The READ Center, 4915 Radford Ave, Ste. 204, Richmond, VA 23233 ( www.readcenter.org ) - an organization that focuses on adult literacy - where she volunteered as a tutor.