Louise Zlata Hayles

July 22, 2014

Louise Zlata Hayles, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jul 18, 2014.  She walked the earth in grace and humility, leaving behind a legacy of strength of character and love of Christ.

She was born September 30, 1925, in Omaha, NEm to Mary and Frank Zlata (deceased) where she lived with her brother Robert (Joan) and sister Mary Jane (deceased) until graduating from high school. Upon moving to Mobile, Alabama she worked for the IRS where she met the love of her life, Malcolm Hayles. After a three month courtship they were united in marriage on May 11, 1946. During their 68 year marriage, including six years in Monroeville, AL, before moving to Fort Walton Beach in 1952, their family began to multiply in number and love with the birth of their daughter Joan Smith and son Ricky (Helen) Hayles, grandchildren, Sara (Brian) Calhoun, Ty (Beth) Smith, Eric (Angela) Hayles, great grandchildren, Savanna Calhoun, Micah Calhoun, Maddox Hayles, Kaylynn Hayles and Tyson Smith.

She was the epitome of the Proverbs 31 woman and graciously assumed the role of household chef, seamstress, hostess of youth functions, supporter of her husband’s ministries, Sunday school teacher, scout leader, grandchildren event planner and exceptional bookkeeper at Kenwood Elementary.

Although she may have appeared delicate and meek, she was the driving family force with an unusual balance of dignity, grace, and strength, an obvious defender of the underdog, the first to respond to those in need with kindness and love, possessing the talent for always complimenting others and taking no credit for herself. Her hand was truly an extension of the love of Christ to all and a tangible way for others to understand the unconditional love the Father has for His children. Of all her roles in life, none describe her better than knowing she was a child of God and her family rests in assurance of her restored health at the feet of her Savior.

Although our hearts will always ache, we have the peace that passes all understanding in knowing that “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saint” Psalm 116:15

Please join us in a Celebration of Her Life and Legacy, Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at First United Methodist Church, Fort Walton Beach, with a visitation at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. service. Following services, burial will be at Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach.

Memorials may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach, or Highland Baptist Church in Molino.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries