Mary Paige Haywood Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Paige was born April 15, 1925 in Danville, VA. She was the fifth daughter born to Doc & Roberta Paige. Mary graduated from the Philadelphia Public School System where she learned to be a seamstress. In 1946, Mary married the love of her life, John James Haywood. They had 3 children: John Jr., Scott, and Sharon. As a seamstress, Mary was very successful, but always made time to sew wedding, prom, and party dresses for her family and friends. Her husband John preceded her in death in 1974, however, Mary maintained the family home in West Philadelphia on 56th street until 2019. In that home Mary watched over her children, most of her sister’s children, their children…and their children. At the time of selling, the home had been in the family for 74 years. Mary is preceded in death by son John Jr., husband John James, four sisters: Eleanor Paige, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Montgomery, Virginia ‘Gigi’ Jackson, Roberta Inez Caldwell and her life long best friend, Ardell Ford. Mary enjoyed a large family and an even larger network of friends. She spoke to friends and family often, listening to problems and triumphs, diligently congratulating, laughing with them, reminding each of their legacy and encouraging them to move forward. Mary leaves to mourn many friends and family including: her son Scott Haywood, daughter-in-love Melodie Haywood, daughter, Sharon Oglesby and son-in-love Donald Oglesby, grandchildren Shawn Blassingame Roberts, Heather Blassingame, Jennifer Johnson, Tracy Al-Ahmar, and Drew Haywood. Great-grandchildren: Nylen and Brendan Al-Ahmar and Elijah Haywood. Mary Haywood's service will be recorded and streamed live. In the event the service is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire service will be uploaded and available to view by the next business day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the service. https://vimeo.com/event/2102061 Service entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory-Lawrenceville; 770.338.5558

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Mary Paige Haywood

April 15, 1925 - May 5, 2022