Wanda Heyward Obituary

My Mom from son Trevor miss you

A loving tribute to my Puddin.
From the moment we laid eyes on you as an angelic baby. We all loved you.
When you arrived at our home in New York you became the apple of all of our eyes. You were one of the best babies we had ever taken care of you did not cry. Mother, your godfather, Aunty Verna, Tricia, Micheal and I thought you were a doll baby. We all enjoyed dressing you up and buying dolls,toys,clothing and anthing that we felt you needed. It was such joy dress you up take you out have people say what we knew. She is a pretty little girl.
As you became a mother and was faithful to your two sons, I am sure you experienced the joy of raising them. As we did raising you. YOU WERE FAITHFUL to them to a fault. Love is often like that.
YOU WERE FAITHFUL to GOD. After accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior YOU WERE FAITHFUL to the churches you served at. Be it sing, playing the drums, taking care of the younger children or just being comical. YOU WERE FAITHFUL.
Where ever you were employed YOU WERE FAITHFUL.
At attempting to get the family together to just have GODLY fun YOU WERE FAITHFUL. Thank God for this past summer the family gathering at your house in Charleston for seafood and fun. As usual you were the drama queen.
As a baby when you were ill you did not complain. One knew you were ill by signs and symptoms. At the end you were the same way.
You have made me laugh,cry, doing the big girl dance and so much more. YOU WERE FAITHFUL in our phone calls.
But the greatest call of all came on that faithful wednesday morning when our Lord and Savior called you home. I could not look at you in the casket even though I was there to help pick it out for you. The pleasure I had was in being able to be a godmother to the very end and to be a part in your looking like a doll baby to the very end. Everyone said you looked so pretty. Mr. Murray really had a doll to dress, not a job to do. Aunty Verna went shopping for you the very day you were called home. You know I had to make the rounds to the stores for the rests of our dollbaby's HOME GOING CELEBRATION outfit. I look at your pictures and my heart ache that I will not pick up the phone and hear you on the other end saying Godmother let me tell you...Ha Ha Ha... That 'll learn ya....
My heart rejoices knowing that because of your faithfulness as His rightousness you are resting in the ARMS OF THE LORD. I will always love you Puddin. With all my love,Godmother!!!!

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends. May God continue to be with you through this difficult time.

Her Spirit forever lives.

Ms. Wanda! Ms. Wanda! Ms. Wanda_ I am in SHOCK!!!!!!! I know that as we all are born, we must die. But not Ms. Wanda. All I can say to Trevor and Deon, look to the hills from whence cometh your help. Because that is where your help is gonna come from. I can't even say that I know how you feel, because that would be the untruth. But I will say that my heart goes out to you boys and I will be lifting you two up in prayers.

To the family of Wanda Heyward,
May God Bless You and Keep You during this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathy. May God Bless and keep the family during this time of sorrow.

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take him at his word. Just to rest upon his goodness. Just to know thus says the Lord. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.

What is Heaven Like? Revelation 7:9-17, After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white and held palm branches in their hands.And they were shouting with a mighty shout, "Salvation comes from our God on the throne and from the Lamb!" Jesus will give this family all it needs

My prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.

Do not place question mark where the Lord has placed a period, He knows exactly what we need. May the Lord encourage your family during your time of grief.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My deepest sympathy.

My prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. KEEP GOD FIRST AND ALL WILL BE WELL.

My Deepest Sympathies to the family.

To the Heyward Family,

On behalf of the Burke High School Class of 1986, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you on the lost of your loved one and our classmate, Wanda. We hope that fond memories of Wanda's pleasant disposition, kindness, and jovial personality will be of comfort to you. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

I AM SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF MY DEAR FRIEND WANDA. WE WERE NOT FRIENDS AT FIRST BUT OVER THE YEARS WE PUT AWAY CHILDISH WAYS AND BECAME GOOD FRIENDS. I WILL MISS HER DEARLY. GOD BLESS.

To the Family of Wanda Heyward

You have my deepest sympathy. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Just know that the Lord calls us home when our work here on earth is done. Just know that all is well with Wanda's soul.
May Gold bless and Keep you.

My Prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace Ms Wanda.

MS MARY, ESTELLE AND THE REST OF THE HEYWARD FAMILY, WE KNOW THAT THERE ARE TIMES LIKE THESE, THAT WORDS MAY NOT EVER BE ENOUGH TO TRULY EXPRESS HOW DEEPLY SORRY WE ARE TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. BUT KNOW THIS THAT OUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS,HEART AND PRAYERS. I WAS JUST TELLING ONE OF FRIENDS THAT MICHELLE KNEW HOW TO MAKE US LAUGH. THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS AND IT IS FOND MEMORIES LIKE THESE THAT KEEP US GOING. SO PLEASE WHATEVER YOU DO, LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND ALWAYS BE THERE FOR EACH OTHERS. FAMILY IS SO IMPORTANT NOW MORE TODAY AS IT ALWAYS HAVE BEEN. TAKE CARE AND KNOW THAT WE ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU. LOVE ALWAYS
MRS NELLIE,CLARENCE,GENE AND BODY

Thinking of you in this time of sorrow and keeping the family in my prayers.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

TO THE HEYWARD FAMILY, DEON THINKING OF YOU IN YOUR HOURS OF SORROW. THE MEMBERS OF ST. PAUL HOLINESS CHURCH WANDO.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

From The House Of God Church North Union Hieghts Brotherhood Group, our prayers are with Bro. Heyward and his family. God bless you and keep you.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DEAR AUNTIE, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE, BUT YOU JUST REST IN PEACE NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU BETTER NOW BEING THAT YOU ARE THERE WITH HIM AND THE ANGELS. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU, BUT WILL NOT FORGET YOU. LOVE LINDA H. YOUR LITTLE NIECEY. LIKE YOU WOULD SAY ON SATURDAY MORNINGS HONKING YOUR HORN OUTSIDE MY DOOR. HA HA. R I P. AUNTIE MECHELLE!

GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN PEACE AND LOVE FOREVER. BECAUSE HE PROMISE TO NEVER LEAVE NOR FORSAKE YOU

TO My PUDDING
AS I WRITE THESE FEW WORDS TEARS COME IN MY EYES KNOWING THAT I WILL NOT HEAR YOUR JOKES ANY MORE OR YOU PLAYING THE DRUM'S AND SINGING YOUR SONG OF PRAISE I CAN'T BELIVE YOU ARE GONE. YOU WAS MY NICE THAT WE LOVE YOUR UNCLE JIMMY AND AUNTY VERNA. YOU WAS MY FIRST BABY GRIL THAT I HELP RAISE,I SPOKE TO YOU ON YOUR BRITHDAY NOT KNOWING THAT WOULD BE THE LAST TIME. I ALSO SEND YOU YOUR FLOWER WHILE YOU WAS ALIVE. TO MARY AND THE BOYS AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY REMEMBER THIS KEEP PUDDING ALIVE IN YOUR HEART.
YOUR UNCLE JIMMY AUNTY VERNA
MT POCONO PA

AuntyMechelle,
as I sit here in my room I'm praying that I can make it though this.Man---- -girl you just don't know how much you meant to me,you were so funny.I would fall on the floor just watching you sit there making your stomach jump up&down noone could do that!(ha ha hee hee)I truly thank God for getting the chance to know you ,such a wonderful person with a big heart.We spoked on the telephone and you wanted me to tell Dre. happy birthday and I did as I was telling you happy birthday.You were not feeling well aunty and you told me that you were going home,but I did not know it would have been on my birthday what a long day for me it was.However I know that after pulling myself toghter that you are in a better place and there is NO MORE PAIN!Please aunty watch over us I know that our FatherGod believes that you have done a well and faithful job.
To my cousins please hold on to everything that your mother has done for you and taught you.Be strong and call on our Father above to help you though everything.Stay close to one another and keep laughter in your hearts I love you guys so much your mom will always be a SuperStar.

To the Heyward Family and friends,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I did not know Wanda personally, although it felt as if I did as Linda Monroe was always sharing funny moments and stories about "puddin". Although it is painful now to think of life without her, may you find solace in the days ahead of the memories she etched in your hearts.

To Family And Friends;
You have my heartfelt condolenses in your loss .
My prayers are with you all .
God Bless

Chelle, I really can't believe you are gone! It's so surreal we just spoke on your birthday I keep waiting for the punchline of one of your jokes. This past week I kept remembering the last time we saw each other at Zan's house. You was cutting up and dancing all around the house! We laughed so much it hurt, but then again, thats how it always went when we were together. The only solace I have is that you are with God and free from pain. Tell Gram, Uncle Mikey and Terri I said hello and watch over me as they are now. Love you cuz!

Michelle...
Writing these words is not easy because this makes this real, but not final. Because as much as my heart aches to hear your voice I know that you are resting with my saviour and your saviour. I remember our last phone call (on your birthday) you sounded soo tired. Rest now Michelle until forever.

Wait on the Lord:be of good courage,and he shall stengthen thine
heart: wait I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14
SHARON FICKENS BURKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1984

We are sad to hear of Wanda's death. Wanda was such a wonderful & kind person. She always had a smile on her face and always keep us laughing. We will keep your family in our prayers. She will be greatly missed.

To: The Heyward and Gladney family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Wanda will truly be missed.

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LATE WANDA MICHELE HEYWARD. I FIRST MET WANDA WHILE SHE WAS WORKING AT TODDLER TOWN DAYCARE.MS. WANDA WAS A PERSON WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE WHEN EVER YOU ENTERED THE ROOM.HER DEMEANOR TOWARDS OTHERS WAS ALWAYS PLESANT . WHEN EVER YOU WOULD TALK WITH HER SHE WILL THROW IN A JOKE OR SAY SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU LAUGH.I KNOWN THAT FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS TO EXPRESS THE SADNESS WE FEEL FOR HER WILL NOT BE A HARD THING TO DO. THESE ARE THE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBES WANDA WHEN YOU SAY HER NAME .

W- FOR SHE WAS WONDERFUL
A- FOR SHE WAS AMBITIOUS
N- FOR SHE WAS VERY NICE
D- FOR SHE WAS VERY DIVERSE
A- SHE WAS VERY ARTICULATE.

TO HER SONS. KEEP IN MIND WHAT YOUR MOTHER HAS TAUGHT YOU ABOUT LIFE. LIVE IT TO YOUR FULLEST POTENTIAL.WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT , BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. REST IN PEACE WANDA WE ALL LOVE YOU AND WILL TRULY MISS YOU. DONNA MCDANIEL (MRS. TERRY SISTER) TODDLER TOWN

To the Heyward family.
my prayers and thoughts are with you. Wanda was such a sweet and caring person.I remember when she had both her boys such a joy they brought to her. we would spend hrs on the phone just laughing and talking.wanda i will miss your smile truly take your rest with the lord and know that i luv u. family stay strong in the lord.

Ms.Mary, Estelle, And The Entire Heyward Family,
The World has been Blessed by having the Pleasure of knowing Wanda Heyward. Estelle is a friend of mine from Middle and High School. Oh but when I met her sister Wanda!!! She was always pleasant, and approached everything with a joke. She somehow saw the good in everything. To Wanda's children, hold on to the fond memories you have and keep your Mother close in your heart. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during your time of Bereavement, but most of all, we will keep you in Our Prayers when Wanda is laid to rest.
THE DAIS FAMILY

To the Heyward Family Michelle will be missed on earth but the angles in heaven will be happy to gain her. I remember the days we all hang on the porch and laugh all day and played baseball and jumped rope. She will be trully missed and always remember all the pain is gone, the burden has been lifted and GOD will not put no more on us than we can bear. From Sonya,Carlethia,James, Richard, Tamiko, Swannie, Lil Joe, Thelma and Joe Roberts. Romney Street Family

Michelle, what can I say --The world will miss such a beautiful, unique jewel. We have had a lot of good times but now I must say good bye! The Lord has his precious child with him now and all is well. No more pain! Look down on us and bless us all until we meet again. I love you and miss you Michelle.

Tears start to flow as I think about this untimely departure of my cousin. Michelle, I can easily sit back and think of all the laughing and joking we used to do when our family would come to Aunt Mary's house. It was always fun times when me, you (Michelle),Estelle, Zan and Kerry would be upstairs picking at each other. Oh how I miss those days. I love you Michelle. Now you are free of pain and bondage. Have fun Chelle, keep 'em laughing up there. I'll see you one day. Then we will sit back and laugh (again), but this time our Heavenly Father will enjoy them too.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.Class of 1984, Burke High

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

To the Heyward and Gladney Family,

You have my deepest sympathy. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Wanda will be greatly missed.