With gentle acceptance, we share the peaceful passing of Edith Thomas Hayden , 68, of Beaumont, Texas who left us on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. at Calvary Mortuary Chapel under the direction of Calvary Mortuary staff.

Visitation will be held from 1:15 P.M. until 2:15 P.M. on Saturday at the Chapel.

Edith's love and memories will remain in the hearts of her husband, Charles A. Hayden, Jr.; sons, James Chapmen, and James Hayden, Sr.; sisters, Mercedes Bennett (Foster), and Geneva Mayfield (Donald); brothers, Walter Thomas (Louanna), Frank Thomas, Lee Roger Thomas, and Gerald Thomas; grandchildren, Ja'Maurey Hayden, Ja'Quez Hayden, James Hayden, Jr., Demarco Johnson (Diamond), and Ja'Marie Hayden; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.