Barbara Ann Hayslett

Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world!

Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!

Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth. With the bread we need for today, feed us.

In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and test, strengthen us. From trials too great to endure, spare us.

From the grip of all that is evil, free us.

For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and for ever.

Amen

Barbara

Life’s Reflections

Ann Hayslett was born June 7, 1953 to the late Jesse L. Hayslett and Emma Lee Patrick Hayslett in Piperton, TN. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Piperton, TN where she sang in the choir and continued to serve God through song. She was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023 from Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, TN. Barbara Ann, as she was so fondly called, was the third child of seven children. She was sometimes playfully called “Olive Oil” as a child because of her small frame. Moving to Memphis, TN in the midfifties, the family lived in the Tillman Cove community in Binghamton where she gave birth to her first child, Shelvia, in 1970. Barbara graduated from Lester High School in 1971.

After graduating Barbara moved from Memphis to Minnesota, Arizona, and California. While living in California, she received her cosmetology license from the Marinella Beauty School in Los Angeles. After graduating from beauty school, Barbara returned to Memphis, TN and gave birth to her second child, Derry “Bam Bam” in 1983 and Duane two years after in 1985. While working as a cosmetologist, Barbara Ann explored many business endeavors in the hair industry by selling beauty products and leading hair show excursions with her colleagues. In addition, she taught as an instructor at Stage One Beauty School where she met some of her closest friends.

Barbara Ann lived a good life as an influential business owner in the eighties as a licensed cosmetologist. She formed the Glamarama Beauty Salon in South Memphis and employed many stylists, whom she leaves to cherish her memory today. In 1999, she opened Barbara’s Bold and Beautiful Beauty Salon in Castalia where she continued her business as a stylist.

Barbara was full of life and enjoyed many of the glamorous things life had to offer. She was blessed to live a life that touched many people. She was just as colorful as her life and strong enough to keep going and keep moving. Throughout her life, she continued to excel in all she did. Barbara was a very tenacious woman with the will to keep living to overcome life’s challenges and obstacles.

She leaves to cherish her memory, three children, Shelvia Hayslett of Memphis, TN; Derry Andre Phillips, of Houston, TX and Duane Phillips of Memphis, TN; a granddaughter, Marnitra Lee of Houston, TX; three sisters, Kelsey Ann Hayslett, Shelia Lomax (Kevin Sr.) both of Memphis, Tonia Thomas of Chicago, IL; and one brother, Jerome Hayslett (Althea) of Lakeland, TN; four aunts, Ida B. Hayslett Martin, Rozelle Waller, Mary Louise Boyd and Betty Patrick all of Memphis, TN Three brothers preceded her in death: Jesse L. Hayslett, James Hayslett, and Ricky Hayslett. She also leaves to cherish her memory, a very dear and devoted friend, Earl “The Pearl” Banks, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Order of Celebration

Sunday, March 5, 2023

12:30 P.M.

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

300 Mt. Zion Road • Piperton, Tennessee 38017 Pastor Pierre Lyons, Pastor & Eulogist

Pastor Michael Hughes, Sr., Officiating New Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Prelude

Processional.................................................................................The Family of Barbara Ann Hayslett

Scripture Readings: Old Testament......................................................................................Minister Carl Crawford

Peterson Lake Baptist Church

New Testament...................................................................................Minister Thomas Shields

New Stinson Community Church

Prayer of Comfort...................................................................................................Pastor Louis Davis

Thomas Chapel M.B. Chuhrch

Musical Selection.................................................................................................Mt. Zion Mass Choir

Words of Comfort.............................................................................................Elder Vance Stacks, Jr.

C.E.O./Founder of Pink A’int Whatcha Think

Musical Selection...........................................................................................................Jerome Chism

Faith Covenant Church

Expressions of Love.................Rozelle Waller, Terryl Buckner, Darlene White, Juanita Stevenson & Derry Andre Phillips

Acknowledgements...........................................................................................Cheryl Patrick Darden

Resolutions.......................................................................................................Tiffani Janelle Johnson

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

Musical Selection...........................................................................................................Beverly White

Full Gospel Tabernacle

Eulogy...................................................................................................................Pastor Pierre Lyons

Pastor, Mt. Zion M.B. Church

Recessional

To My First Love, Momma!

I am going to miss you so very much! I even miss your questions which you know I have a hard time processing sometimes, but now I have questions you answered a long time ago. How am I going to make it without you? Who will pray with me when I buy my first house? Will I ever mentally accept you not being here? Did God make a mistake? Today I know He did not, but I am having a hard time dealing with not being able to touch your face, hold your hand or feel your presence. I am praying you’ll come to me just for one last time. Momma, I’m sorry for any and everything I may have done to disappoint you. You believed in me so much that I took risks I’d never take without you cheering me on. You believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. In private, you coached me and celebrated with me in public. This letter is not one I wish to write because it is my last, and I have so many mixed emotions going on in my mind. Please help me not to lose it, momma. Please help me! I know you’re watching over me and will help me make the best decisions in my life. I remember when I was a baby you would kiss my feet and make me smile. Momma, you’ve been making me smile ever since I met you forty years ago. It just dawned on me this is the season of life forty years ago when I was conceived while you were in California. I often wonder why I love travel so much, but it’s because of you. I remember you telling me you were always on a plane when you were pregnant with me, and I’ll never forget you told me to travel and see the world and to enjoy my life. Thank you for letting me live my life free

I could be up or down, go left or right, be hot or cold and you saw no harm. You passed no judgment on anything I did which continues to amaze me. You would say, “if you like it I love it” with a smile, and you did! You seemed to love everything I did no matter what. You let me be me, and I greatly appreciate that. I may not have always taken your advice, but I was listening and all of what you said has come to fruition, and I am not ready. You said all of what’s going through my mind and how people would act. I don’t have to

I ain’t ready to say goodbye, so I’ll say see you later. Please keep your loving protection around me as you

I love you, and I miss you! To God be the Glory for blessing me with a loving mother like you. As I think of

Hey ma! First I wanna start off by saying I’m sorry. Sorry for not being able to attend your homecoming celebration. Sorry for any pain that I ever put you through. Mane...I love you so much. It’s so many special memories of you from good to bad and happy to sad. I can remember it like yesterday. It started off as me seeing darkness. All of a sudden, I could feel myself bouncing up and down and that’s when I began to see a light. I wasn’t mindful enough to understand that it was the beginning and birth of this journey called life. You gave me that. As I walked through life, you would always tell me, “you have to cope with life, Duane.” I repeat that jewel in my head numerous times a day. I’ll always love you momma. You were my baby girl. You brought me into this world. As I sit here and think of you, I can remember that you used to always play that song. Every time I dress myself, I reflect back to when you dressed me as a kid. You always made sure I was neat. When I was old enough to dress myself and I wasn’t presentable, you would say, “you look slouchy”. But guess what ma? I got it together now. When I step out looking as presentable as you raised me to be, with dignity and pride I know I’m Barbara Hayslett’s son. Every time I go to the doctor and see about myself, I reflect back the times I got sick or hurt myself and needed medical attention, it was you that took me to the doctor or hospital to make sure that I came out healthy. When I’m feeling unhealthy, I can hear your voice, “Duane take the time out to see about yourself. Your health is important “. Everytime I eat, I think about your cooking and the times that I would wake up in the morning to the good smell of breakfast. I could go on and on and talk to you for a lifetime. You are one of the only woman that understand me. You never turned your back on me and I know that you loved me. BUT I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW. I know you want me, Bam, Shelvia, and Marnitra to stick together and love each other. We are who and what’s left to carry on with your name. I’m going to make it my business to do that. The last time you spoke to me, your words were, “Baby if I leave here before you are released, handle your business.” I’m going to do that because it means a lot to me. You were so strong and beautiful. Your job was well done as a mother, friend, counselor, etc. My love and expressing my love for you is perpetual. As I sit here and cry my heart out from the pain that I feel as I conclude this message to you, I hold my head up high because I know you want me to be strong because you always told me “You ain’t weak. You don’t come from a weak breed of people”. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND REMEMBERED. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU MOMMA. From your baby boy, Duane Bang

Love Duane

My Dearest Grandmother, I love you. I love you more than any words could ever describe. You were my rock. I admired and adored you so much. Throughout all the years of my life you were so good to me. I will always cherish the moments that we shared. You were so bright and full of life and with that I would always brag. You uplifted me and made me feel so strong when I felt the weakest. Growing up I remember always playing in your makeup, jewelry, clothes, and etc. you are the reason I’m such a glamor girl to this day. I love you granny and I’m going to miss you so much. I’m going to miss our conversations everyday before work and throughout the day. My routine is so off and it’s killing me. I just want to hear your voice or hear you sing to me one last time. I will never be the same. You are forever in my heart. Rest in Heaven my beautiful queen. -Forever your BABYGIRL

Love Marnitra

The family of Barbara Ann Hayslett would like to extend our most sincere gratitude for the love and well-wishes that have been shared with us. Your comforting words, acts of kindness, phone calls, text messages, and loving hugs have sustained us through this most difficult time. We would like to acknowledge and appreciate the caring staff at Methodist Hospice Residence. A very special appreciation is extended to Mr. Edwin and Nancy Barnett for your generosity towards our family. Please continue to pray for us as we navigate life without our beloved.