She was a member of the Greater Shiloh Church of God in Christ. Gertrude was a housekeeper for many years and also an Evangelist Missionary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Minnie Hyder; her husband, L.C. Haywood and on great-granddaughter, Ruby Moses.
Gertrude is survived by her son, Rev Daniel Roberson of Corpus Christi, Texas; five grandchildren, Dietri Spears, Adrienne Alexander, Dannell Hanks, Denny Roberson, Johanna Thompson Roberson and a special adopted daughter, Carolyn Wilson; niece, Cella Boyd. Also surviving her are 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Greater Shiloh Church of God in Christ, 1909 Cliff Maus Drive. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Please visit www.funerariadelangelmholly.com to offer condolences and sign guest book.
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel - Memorial Holly, Corpus Christi, TX.