Reta Hayworth

It is with a heavy heart but profound respect that we share the news of Reta Hayworth's passing. Reta, a beacon of love, hope, and inspiration, left us on October 27, 2023. Born on August 21, 1942, in High Point, NC, Reta lived a full and vibrant life that has left an indelible mark on everyone she knew. Through her compassionate nature, this loving mother, sister, and grandmother created a sanctuary of warmth and support for all who were fortunate enough to be part of her world. It was Maya Angelou who said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Reta, with her captivating spirit and unwavering dedication to her family, will always be remembered for how she made us feel: cherished, valued, and unconditionally loved.

Reta spent her professional life as a secretary in a public utility business, but her true passion lay in the simple pleasures of life. An avid reader, she found joy in the pages of numerous books, losing herself in the stories they told. Reta also loved the serenity of the beach and the adventure of cruises, but above all, her family was her universe. She was a steadfast pillar of strength, her love, the glue that held us together. Reta was the embodiment of what Helen Keller described when she said, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart."

Reta is survived by her son, Myron III; sister, Elaine Campbell and her husband, Bill; daughter-in-law, Lisa Hayworth; granddaughters, Breanna, Claire, and Emmelia Hayworth; nieces, Lisa Rees, Darah Beeles, and Sarah Binder; nephews, Allen and Mark Penry; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wiley; mother, Rachel Wiley; and beloved spouse, Myron Hayworth Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Reta on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00 am EDT at the First Baptist Church Cumming, located at 1597 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, Georgia, 30040. We invite all who knew and loved Reta to join us as we honor her life and the lasting legacy she leaves behind.

We invite you to share your memories and upload photos of Reta to the memorial page. Your stories and pictures will serve as a comforting reminder of the love and joy she brought into our lives. Let us celebrate Reta Hayworth, a woman whose inspiring, loving, supportive, and compassionate spirit will forever remain in our hearts.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital.