Helen Faye Hadden

Ms. Helen Faye Hadden, 76, of Swainsboro passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Emanuel County Nursing Home. She was born on August 19, 1950, to the late R.M. Holloway and Cola Ward Holloway. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry Hadden; brothers, David Holloway, Tim Holloway; sister, Gail Holloway.

Mama, Nanny, and Granny were just a few of the many cherished titles she proudly held. Known for her humor, sweetness, and strong-willed spirit, she was the family caregiver and someone who always made everyone feel welcome. She dedicated her life to hard work, serving as a supervisor at Stitch and Print until her retirement at the age of 71. After a lifetime of hard work, she found great joy in retirement by spending precious time caring for her grandchildren, time in the mountains with her sisters, and making memories with the family she loved so dearly.

Family was the center of her world, and the love she had for them was evident in everything she did. She will be remembered for her hardworking spirit, her loving heart, and, of course, the Pepsi that was almost always in her hand. These simple yet special qualities were part of what made her so loved and will forever bring fond memories to all who knew her best.

She is survived by her daughter, Nell Hooks (Blake) of Nunez; sons, Von Hadden (Brenda) of Swainsboro, Don Hadden (Ericka) of Kite, Lon Hadden (Nichole) of Stillmore; sisters, JoAnne Clark (Tommy), Susan Youmans (James), Pat Mikell (Elmer), all of Stillmore; sister-in-law, Linda Holloway of Greenville, SC; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandsons, several nieces, nephews and many friends

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2026, in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverends Robert Beckum and John Clark officiating.

Interment will be at Stillmore City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Zach Hooks, Matt Jones, Jamie Jones, Kyle Jones, Joey Mikell, and Matt Holloway.

Honorary pallbearers are Randy Hooks, Michael Hooks, Ricky Hooks, Todd Hooks, and Maurice Bolden.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements for Ms. Helen Faye Hadden.