Mrs. Matelyn L. Heyward, 95, of Johns Creek, GA., a beloved mother, passed away Monday, July, 18, 2016; born August 18, 1920 in Jackson, MS to Willie Clyde and Otto Landrum. She had 2 sisters and one brother.
Raised in NC, she moved to Atlanta during WWII where she worked at RFC. There, she met her future husband, Ned W. Heyward, and was married in 1946. They resided in Avondale Estates, GA, where she was active in the PTA as President. Matelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Ned W. Heyward of 54 years. She is survived by her two sons, Ned "Kin" Heyward, Jr. (wife Frieda Heyward) of Johns Creek, GA., and Dr. William L. Heyward (wife Carolyn Gee) of Oakland, CA.; five grandchildren, Lt. Clayton R. Heyward of Annapolis, MD., Carlen T. Heyward of Alpharetta, GA., Preston W. Heyward of Johns Creek, GA., Joslin Heyward (husband Jake Ostlind) of Jackson, WY., Rebecca H. Cooper (husband Joel Cooper); and one great grandson, Silvan H. Ostlind. Matelyn was an avid golfer at the Atlanta Athletic Club, artist, and loved to play the organ. While she and Ned traveled extensively worldwide, her life was devoted to her family. She was a member of First Christian Church of Decatur since the 1960's. Her family and many friends will always remember her cheerful and optimistic attitude, and her strong love and kindness to all. Visitation with the family will be held at Perimeter Church Chapel in Johns Creek at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 21, 2016 with funeral services following at 1:00 pm. A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory.
Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033
Thursday, July 21, 2016
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Timothy United Methodist Church
Thursday, July 21, 2016
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Perimeter Church Chapel
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Starts at 2:45 pm (Eastern time)
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