Mahulda Hutchinson Hayden better known as "Miss Tillie", 91, of Smithfield, VA passed away July 5, 2010. She was born in Richwood, West Virginia the daughter of the late James and Irvie White Hutchinson. She was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Kessler and second husband, Albert Hayden. Miss Tillie retired as secretary from the Department of Surgery at UVA. She was a member of Benn's United Methodist Church.

Miss Tillie is survived by her daughter, Mary "Sam" K. Patrick of Smithfield; son, Joseph Kenton Kessler of Ashland, OH; step sons, Tom and Mike Hayden and families; grandchildren and their spouses, Amy and Tom Snodgrass, Christopher and Travis Patrick, John and Tracey Patrick; great grandchildren, Tyler Snodgrass, Austin Patrick, Julia Patrick; sister, Leona Reynolds of Sarasota, FL; numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Richwood Cemetery in Richwood, WVA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Benn's United Methodist Church at 14571 Benn's Church Blvd., Smithfield, VA 23430. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, Suffolk, VA is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.