Naomi "Nay" Francine Pope-Hayden

Naomi Francine “Nay” Hayden departed this life on April 12, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital at the age of 65 years old. She was born January 5, 1954 to the late Jesse Pope Sr. and Virgie L. Gant.
Naomi was a supervisor at Hudson Valley Tree company before it moved to Mexico. She did previous work in the medical field but took pride in being an owner of a clothing boutique, Cookie and Nay’s Bazaar. Naomi was an active member of her church, Eastview Missionary Baptist Church where she worked on several committees. She was the secretary to the pastor, over the sick and shut in, chairperson of pastor anniversary and treasurer of church anniversary.
Naomi is preceded in death by her father Jesse Pope Sr., mother; Virgie L. Gant, brother; Roy Hall, grandmothers; Naomi Pope and Roberta Gant., grandfathers; James Pope and Paul Eugene Gant, niece; Takila Dixon and nephew; Cordeyai W. Cooper.

She leaves to cherish her memories, three children, Antonio Pope Sr. (Satin), Teresa Beasley (Daryl) and Terrence Hayden (Angel). She is also survived by her siblings, Jesse Pope Jr. (Diane), Debbie Dixon (Ronald), Kenneth Johnson, Charlotte Johnson-Olds and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Everyone who knew Naomi loved her caring spirit, encouraging words and open arms. She was honest, loving, wouldn’t let you go without and was always willing to help another person. Naomi was loyal to her church and family. She is deeply loved and will be missed by everyone.