Alfreda M. Heyward

Alfreda M. Heyward, 76, of Syracuse, passed away January 17, 2012 at her home. She attended South Philly High School. Alfreda worked at Bayadi Nursing Home in Philadelphia then once she moved to Syracuse, she worked at Rosewood Heights and Van Duyn Home & Hospital. She was predeceased by her mother, Catherine Greene in 1999; son, Arthur Heyward, III in 1994; grandson, Arthur Heyward, IV in 2002; brother, Julius Chisolm in 1987, her sister, Thelma Gadsen of Bluffton, SC and nephew, Michael.

Survivors: Her husband of 59 years, Arthur Heyward Jr.; three daughters, Angela, Susan, and Karen Heyward; two sons, Reginald and Dwayne Heyward; her grandchildren, James, Vaughn, Davide, Kiara, Ariana, Jazmyn, Darus, Amyri, Shantaya, Adrienne, Aaron, Eric, Demarcus, Derrick, Makayla, Caroline, Azim, Antonio, Amber, Anthony, Ebony, Dionnah, Arthur, IV, G’Nilah, Seyani, Jakeiya, Junariah, Tyzhir, James, Jr., Jalaysia, Triniti, Maria, Amir, Kishara, Emmanuel and Dominick; her nephews, Julius Jr., Edward, Marvin, David and Aaron.

Funeral services: Friday 12 Noon at FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME. Calling hours: Friday 10:30 A.M.-12 P.M. at the funeral home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse.

Condolences may be offered at www.faroneandson.com