With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Gracie Wilson Hayward, 69, of Andrews, SC, who passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Life Reflections

Gracie Wilson Hayward was born on May 25, 1957 to Waymon and Mary Wilson. She peacefully entered eternal rest on September 4, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Gracie attended the public schools of Williamsburg County. She earned a CNA through Horry Georgetown Tech. Throughout her life, Gracie Lee held various positions, including Oneita Knitting Mill, Georgetown Dialysis, Andrews Dialysis, and Lake Moultrie Health and Rehab.

Gracie was preceded in death by her parents, Waymon and Mary Wilson and her siblings; Hazel, Waymon Jr., Heyward, Thurmon, Sandra and Pearlie Mae Scott.

Gracie attended Canaan A.M.E. Church where she sang on the choir and was the choir director. She later married the late Nelson Hayward and continued her faith at Weldon Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she was heavily involved with the Missionary Dept.

Gracie leaves to cherish her precious memories: her daughter, Stacie Myers; her two grandchildren, Shamarria Myers and Zakari Myers of the home; her stepchildren, Linda (Kenneth) Dorsey, Nelson Hayward III of Andrews, and Kathrine Hayward of GA; eight additional grandchildren; her siblings, Catherine W. Shaw, Bobbie Jean Nesmith (Rand), Charles Wilson and Bernard Wilson (Cynthia) all of Andrews, SC; her sisters-in-law, Geneva Wilson, Beluah Hayward, Dolly Brown and Emma Jane Tisdale all of Andrews, SC and Elaine Greene of Delaware; her brothers-in-law, Jacob Myers and Cecil Murphy both of Andrews, SC; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will cherish her memory.

The family is receiving friends and family at 1092 Steadfast Road, Andrews, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Andrews SC. 843-354-2292.