Dortha Michelle (Chelle) Hayward-Brown

Dortha Michelle (Chelle) Hayward-Brown passed away on November 4, 2026, at the age of 51.

Born on August 5, 1975, Chelle will be remembered with love and respect by those who knew her. Her life and memory remain treasured, and her passing is met with deep sorrow.

Chelle is survived by her husband of the home, Dewayne Brown, Sallisaw, Oklahoma; son, Joshua Brown, Van Buren, Arkansas; father, Terrance Eugene Hayward, and wife, Diana Hayward, Van Buren, Arkansas; step-father, James Terry, Sallisaw, Oklahoma; sister, Marilyn (Pepper) May, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Glenda Louise Terry; paternal grandparents, Eugene Hayward and Dortha Hayward, and maternal grandparents, Howard Johnson and Lucille Johnson.

Before becoming a housewife, Michelle took pride in helping others during her time as a certified nursing assistant. She loved being a homemaker and preparing meals for family gatherings. As family and friends come together in remembrance, they will honor Chelle’s life, her presence, and the lasting memory she leaves behind. May her memory bring comfort and peace to all who mourn her passing.

A memorial gathering will be held on November 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Forever Memories Funeral Services, Inc., 463505 OK-101, Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955.