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Virda L. Walker-Hayden

April 15, 1954 -
February 8, 2018

Virda L.Walker-Hayden, age 63 of Kenosha, was granted Eternal Life on Thursday, February 8, 2018.

She was born in Kenosha on April 15th, 1954; the daughter the late Wyble Crain and Morean Conley. In 1972, she graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School; the first African American cheerleader. She furthered her education by obtaining an associate’s degree from Gateway Technical College.

Virda was a unit secretary for Kenosha Hospital for many years.

She was a true believer of God, was a member of the Second Baptist Church and sang in the choir throughout her young adult years. She was the sweetest and kindest person with a heart of gold.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hayden; her children, Savonté Walker, Shlonda Walker and Ahmad Landrum; her siblings, Glenda (Michael) DalCanton, Leon Crain, Darrin Crain and Latoya Crain; her grandchildren, Suraya Walker, Ramone Kimbrough and Adonis Cotto along with a host of other family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Mosley and John Henry-Warrick.

Service Info

A Home Going Celebration honoring Virda’s life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 12 Noon at Second Baptist Church, 3925 32nd Avenue.

  • Posted by:
    Romey Walden

    Sending my deepest condolences to Virda's family. I will sure miss her face coming to work. Heaven has another angel.

  • Posted by:
    Susan Keller

    You will be missed..one of God's truest angles. She a a heart that overfowef with compassion and love. She will be missed

  • Posted by:
    Kris Miller

    So sorry to hear that dear Virda has passed away. We attended Mary D. Bradford together and she was always a kind, helpful and dear person. When she rented from us, we would always have a nice chat in the parking lot "solving the problems of the world", when we saw each other. Such a dear, kind woman gone too soon and will be missed by the many friends and family she has touched and cared for.

  • Posted by:
    Susan J Eldridge

    So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and God Bless you and your family.

  • Posted by:
    Joyce Farrington

    Verda was more than my friend. She was like my big sister. I’m so grateful we reconnected in 2016. It was like yesterday. Though our time was short. I was blessed having Verda in my life again. There are moments I just can’t believe she’s gone. But I know she’s with our Heavenly Father. I will miss my dear friend, my dear Sister. God Bless the Crain, Walker and Hayden families. You you all.

  • Posted by:
    Lynn Kiser

    My deepest sympathy. I graduated with Virda and remember her fondly. Godspeed your journey to peace and acceptance. She is Home now.

  • Posted by:
    Shannon

    So sorry Leon and family for your loss.

  • Posted by:
    Jacob Thuecks

    So sorry for your loss.

  • Posted by:
    Kikers

    Sending my love and prayers to my family!

  • Posted by:
    Pastor Marcus Lang

    To Sister Sholanda and Family: God bless you all in your time of loss. We can say that, this too shall pass. God had need of His Servant. It will be hard but God will see you through. Pastor/ Dr Marcus Lang Sr. ACTS Family Worship Center

  • Posted by:
    Joyce Reece-Hill

    So sorry for your loss may God continue bless and comfort the family.