Elsie Haygood, 85, a resident of McComb, MS passed away on May 3, 2026 at Aston Court Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation will be held at Hartman Jones Funeral Home, Wednesday May 6, 2026 from 5 PM until 8 PM, continuing Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 9 AM until services at 11 AM.  Dr. David Millican will officiate and burial will be at Hollywood Cemetery.

Elsie is preceded in death by her parents T.J. Whittington and Etta Davis Whittington; her husband R. Davis Haygood, Sr; her son Kenneth Lee Whittington; her great-granddaughter Annie McDaniel; two sisters; and one brother.

She is survived by her two daughters Robin McDaniel (Terry) and Sherry McDaniel; her son Davis Christopher Haygood (Alison); her daughter-in-law Danyelle Whittington; nine grandchildren Terri Anne Clements (Michael), Sam Haygood,  Zak McDaniel (Lindsey), Austin Whittington, Tanner Whittington (Hannah), Gavin Whittington (Madisen), Greta Whittington, Tristan Whittington, and Tryton Whittington; seven great-grandchildren Kate Clements, Emma Grace Clements, Ainsley McDaniel, Tripp McDaniel, Nolan Whittington, C.J. Whittington, and Amelia Whittington; also special to her heart, R. Davis Haygood, Jr., Michael Haygood, William Haygood, Eric Haygood, and Anthony Haygood along with their families.

Elsie was born on May 27, 1940 to her parents in Amite Co., MS. She was an active member of South McComb Baptist Church and the Pike County Republican Party. She was known for her love of people and helping others. She spent many years in the antique business and estate sales, including being the owner of Whistle Stop Antiques and Estate Sales. Elsie loved dancing and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Pallbearers will be Tanner Whittington, Zak McDaniel, Gavin Whittington, Sam Haygood, Noah King, and Terry McDaniel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tryton Whittington, Michael Clements, and Tristan Whittington.