Mary Christine Hayden, 89, of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Humble, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hayden was born on December 25, 1930, in San Augustine, Texas, to the late Prentis Roebuck and Winnie Dickerson. Mrs. Hayden was a retired oral surgeon assistant. She was a strong independent lady who was full of life. She was active at both Batson and Hardin Senior Centers. She was beautiful inside and out. She loved her family but Grammy's pride and joy were her grandchildren. She enjoyed an occasional visit to the casinos. She was a faithful servant who loved the lord. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
Mrs. Hayden is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 30 years, John Hayden; sisters, Katie Lee and Sally Dubose.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sheila Bishop and husband Dr. David Bishop Sr. of Humble, TX; sons, Robert Herrington and wife Doris Herrington of Moss Hill, TX, Aldon Herrington and wife Kay Herrington of Beaumont, TX; sisters, Reba Hempstead, Jimmie McLemore, Jerrie Sehleer all of Crystal Beach, TX; grandchildren, Hollie C. Hanks and husband Coy Hanks of Humble, TX, David Bishop Jr. and wife Judy Bishop of Humble, TX, Kristi Edwards and husband Phillip Edwards of Plano, TX, Chad Herrington and wife Shana Herrington of Kingwood, TX, Marcus Herrington of Moss Hill, TX, Jason Herrington and wife Jaime Herrington of Baytown, TX, Rachel Herrington of Mt. Belvieu, TX; great grandchildren, Channing C. Hanks, Conner C. Hanks, Savannah Herrington, Graice Joines, Journey Herrington, Pecos Herrington, many loving relatives and a host of friends.
A service of remembrance will be held Sunday, August 2, 2020, at 11:00 am, at Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc. with Brother Frank Liddell officiating. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10:00 am until service time. Graveside service to follow at 3:00 pm at Oak Grove cemetery in Broaddus, TX.
Honoring Mrs. Hayden as pallbearers are Marcus Herrington, Jason Herrington, Chad Herrington, Dr. David Bishop Sr., David Bishop Jr., Coy Hanks, and Conner C. Hanks. Honorary pallbearers are Wendy Pruitt, and Michael McCall.