Rhonda Kay Hayward, 68 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born February 14, 1952, to the late Earl and Melba Forest Friend.
She loved gardening, raising flowers, and watching the Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals.
Ronda is survived by her husband, Roger Hayward; a daughter Jenny (A.J.) Foit of South Shore; sisters, Bonnie (Randy) Canter, Joy (Ron) Dingess, and Janet McClintic all of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Courtney (Gabe) Howard, Gabe Foit, and Tyler Hurst, and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Roger Lee Hayward Jr.
Graveside services will be 12 Noon Friday, February 5, 2021, at Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Brian Davis officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME In Wheelersburg. Online condolences may be sent to DWSwickFuneralHome.com.
