Elizabeth Sadie "Liz" Hayward, of Barryton, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019, surrounded by her family at the age of 99. Elizabeth was born in Midland on September 1, 1920, the daughter of Delos and Grace (Vansant) Sperow. She was one of eleven children in the Sperow family who lost their father at a young age. This made her stronger during the depression years. When Liz was seventeen she married Gailord Nelson, grandson of Bird and Billy Redick of Barryton. They raised their two girls in Remus and owned and operated the Remus Barber Shop until 1965. In partnership, with Russ and Wilma Myrberg, they purchased property on Lost Lake and developed the area known as Lofty Haven. Gailord and Elizabeth were amateur archeologists, which led them to finding many beautiful arrowheads in and around the local area. Elizabeth is survived by two loving daughters, Linda (Mark) Gardner of Barryton and Lana (Marvin) Dutmers of Remus; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, fourteen great-great-grandchildren, five great-great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by: her father, Delos Sperow; her mother, Grace (Orrie) Needles; her husband, Gailord Nelson; nine siblings, Blanche, Gail, Vera, Don, Earl, Art, Marie, Oral, Bob and an infant sister, Shirley Alta. Elizabeth loved animals, especially dogs and cats and never turned away a hungry or needy animal. She enjoyed gardening and fishing when she was younger. She had a good sense of humor and would do anything to help others. Elizabeth delighted in the interaction with all of her grandchildren. Elizabeth, being one of Jehovahs witnesses, shared in speaking to all who would listen to the Bibles wonderful hope for the future of mankind. Everyone is invited to a time of fellowship from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Barryton Senior Center, 71 Northern Avenue. Memorials in Lizs name can be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. Share a memory by clicking the guestbook page on Elizabeths page on the Daggett Funeral Home website, daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Memorial Luncheon Saturday, September 21, 2019 2:00 PM Barryton Senior Building 71 Northern Avenue Barryton,MI 49305