Evelyn Allison Hayden

Saltville, VA

Evelyn Allison Hayden, age 89, of Saltville, VA went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 28, 2023 at Abingdon Health and Rehab. She passed peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born to the late Albert and Mary Allison on June 15, 1934. She was preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and love of her life, husband of almost 60 years, Kyle L. Hayden, sisters Maxie Cannon, Marie Hayden, brothers Herman Allison, Melvin Allison and great grandson Jedediah Chapman.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda Taylor (Daryl) of Moneta, VA, Sharon Chapman (Ronald) of Abingdon, VA; grandchildren, Jonathan Chapman (Martha), Alyson Taylor, Sara Taylor, Rebecca Sims (Tommy); two great grandchildren, Hayden and Jack Sims; sister, Corrina Woodward; brother, Anthony Allison (Carla); and several nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Saltville, VA and attended the First Christian Church. She worked at Supreme Mills and numerous other stores including Singletons, The Dollar Store, Big M, Piggly Wiggly and Goodman Jewelers. She cared for the homeless by providing food, clothing, blankets and firewood. Evelyn cared for both of her parents and her husband before they passed. She never saw a stranger and fed all who came to visit her. She lived her faith.

The family would like to thank Abingdon Health and Rehab for Evelyn's care over the past four and a half years, especially Chloe, Heather, Charlotte, Rosie, Karen, Cindy, Angie, Brandi, Amanda, Sharon, Kitty, Rhonda, Deena and numerous others.

At Evelyn's request, a graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring, VA with Pastor James Gentry officiating. Everyone is asked to please meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a local charity.

Online condolences may be expressed at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Evelyn Allison Hayden.