BORN

1928

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar

5599 Poplar Ave

Memphis, Tennessee

Hettie Hayslip Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 16, 2017.

Hettie Hayslip born August 2, 1928, Widener, AR; died July 12, 2017, Nashville, TN.
Widow of William Richard Hayslip, Jr.

Wife, mother, aunt, best friend to many and someone who loved to line dance, play train, and read in bed. She was always ready to provide transportation for her women's group, help out a sick friend, or organize the seasonal ticket purchases to the Desoto Family Theatre. She enjoyed nothing better than to care for others.

Hettie attended Maples UMC of Olive Branch, MS.

She is survived by her two children: daughter Susan Hay, Nashville, TN and son William (Bill) Hayslip, Durango, CO. Not only was she proud of her two children but also of her numerous nieces and nephews.

The service will be held at Memphis Funeral Home at 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN with visitation being Tuesday, July 18th at 1 pm followed by the Funeral at 2 pm. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Great Smoky Mountain Association, POB 130, Gatlinburg, TN or a charity of your choice.

"May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." Mother Thekla

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Jul

18

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar

5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

Jul

18

Funeral

2:00 p.m.

Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar

5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

Jul

18

Burial

Elmwood Cemetery

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5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

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