Carolyn Lee Haywood

July 30, 1942 - August 4, 2019

Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Sandbridge-Backbay Virginia Beach. She passed away August 4, 2019 after being ill for some time.

Carolyn was an Artist her whole life. She loved acrylic and water color painting. She and her husband Mac made and sold folk art and vintage Christmas Decor together for years. Carolyn had a deep love for the Christmas Season and had a very large collection of antique Christmas ornaments and decor. She also made and sold Native American Indian Relics for some time. Her yard was full of many flowers with over 80 Rose bushes at one time. She truly loved working in her garden with Daniel, Melissa and Mac.

She is predeceased by her son, Robert Scott Haywood; granddaughter, Melissa A. Haywood; late husband Robert L. Haywood; parents, Randall Louis Coakley and Jean Lorraine Ewers; sisters, Jeanette K. Coakley and Sheryl A. Coakley; brothers, Gregory A. Coakley and Michael C. Coakley; nephew, Charles K. Beasley; niece, Catherine Coakley; in-laws Darlene Brightwell and David Haywood and the recent passing of a dear friend Kathy Jennings.

She is survived by her loving husband Earl “Mac” Woodard; two sons, Brandon S. Haywood and Don R. Haywood; brothers, RL Coakley, Phillip Coakley and Steve Holt; sisters, Debra Febish and Alicia Williams; grandsons, Robert Daniel Haywood, Jerry Vincent Haywood and Gino Antino Haywood; daughter in-laws, Cindy Haywood and Tina Louise Haywood; great grandchildren, Emma Elizabeth Haywood and Roman Michael Haywood; sister in-law Sophia Coakley; nephews, Chris Coakley, Randall Coakley, Karl Coakley, Sidney Beasley and Jonathon Febish; nieces, Katie Beasley, Amanda Williams and Amy Jennings and a dear friend, Neeraj Dabgotra.

There is So Much to say about this very Special woman that I could go on forever. She will Truly be missed by everyone that knew her. Peace be with you Baby and I love you so Much.

A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 10th @ 12:30 PM at Altmeyer Funeral Home Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

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Date: Saturday, August 10, 2019

Time: 12:30 pm

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Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel

1801 Baltic Avenue

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Chrys Harris posted on 8/10/19

Carolyn, Although we never met, I feel I know you through comments from your husband Mac. He loved and cherished you. Your passing leaves a void in his life. When it is time to end our journey, the most admirable accomplishment is knowing that you were truly loved. I pray God will ease the pain and comfort Mac and your family during this difficult time. Chrys Harris

Amy Jennings posted on 8/9/19

Aunt Carolyn I loved you so very much all of my life! I grew up watching you be a strong woman in the 70s a loving woman toward your family towards your animals toward your friends. You helped to mold me into the woman that I am today and I’m so thankful for that! For every day Growing up that I got to lay my eyes on your beautiful face, on that beautiful curly wild mean I am so grateful! I can hear your laugh right now and I know that you and my mom Aunt Kathleen , Scott, Melissa , and so many others are shining down on us now ❤️I will forever miss you until we meet again your held in my heart and soul❤️

Neeraj Kumar Dabgotra posted on 8/7/19

My words can’t describe how my heart wrenched to learn about your loss. You have been the most important person to my life. You were a wonderful person with a noble soul, you were highly intelligent, compassionate, and always available there for me. I met you when I was into the dust and you picked me up, raised me with your care and love. You always guided me, encouraged me and taught me the ways of life. I grew up with strength of your strong supporting nature. You were a blessing to my life and I will always carry you in my heart for the rest of my life. May the almighty god rest your loving soul at peace. Amen!

Mac Woodard posted on 8/6/19

I already miss you so much Baby. Please help me and be with always. This is the most I have ever hurt. You were always there for me when I needed you. It has really been hard seeing you so sick and not being able to do your art and work in the Gardens. I love you so much. Love Mac

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