Virginia Beach – Grayce Poyner Hayslett, 99, died October 11, 2011. Mrs. Hayslett was born in Barco, NC to the late William and Ida Williams Poyner. She was a home maker and had a passion for dancing. She was predeceased by a daughter, Beverly Gwin.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years, David “Dave” Hayslett;
daughter, Sandra Blackburn of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Rd., Virgninia Beach on Friday from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at Rosewood Memorial Park with Rev. Randy Childress of Kempsville Church of Christ officiating. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses at Sentara Leigh Hospital for their loving care they provided. Condolences may be expressed to the family at altmeyer.com.
Dear David:
Grace was a beautiful lady and I am sorry for your loss. She was as sweet as she was pretty.
Take care of you and know that others care.
Love,
Nonie
I love you and I miss you so much.
Love your great nephew, Justin.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you David and Sandra.
Grayce’s cousin,
Barbara Williams Hanes
Our sincere sympathies go out to all those whom Grace’s passing leaves behind.
The Boyd Gray girls, April, Donna, Ame, and Joni
We will miss you and always cherish the memories we share . Your loving nephew Jo
You were a blessing in my life. I love you and miss you!!