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Myrtle Haynes Obituary
She was a native of Prince George County and the daughter of Deacon Leroy Blanding and the late Katie Blanding. She attended Prince George schools and graduated from Prince George High School in 1968. She had been employed with the Richmond Behavior Health Authority and retired with 37 years of faithful service. Myrtle devoted her life to God, Church and family. She was an avid bowler and singer. She loved singing praises to the Lord, Bible Study, and helping others in time of need.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Haynes; a daughter, Patricia Blanding; a sister, Alberta Wilkins; and a brother, John Wesley Blanding.
Myrtle leaves to cherish her memory: a loving and devoted son, James Blanding (Tanisha); father, Deacon Leroy Blanding (Cora); two brothers, Bishop Thomas L. Blanding (Helen) and Alfred Blanding (Theresa); one sister, Edith Baker (Milton); four grandchildren, Tasean, Jahmiah, Brianna and BJ; a great-grandson; several nieces and nephews, among them devoted nieces, Vivian Miles and Katie Hampton; a godson Reginald Baker; a host of uncles, and aunts other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be at noon Tuesday, Oct. 19, from the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Bishop Thomas Blanding of TLB Outreach for Christ will officiate. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Ms. Blanding may be viewed at Turner-Bland Funeral Home Hopewell all day Monday and the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Family and friends attending the funeral may assemble at the residence at 10:45 a.m.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Myrtle Haynes
Regina Penalvel
October 26, 2010
My prayers goes out to the family. I worked weith Myrtle at RBHA and she trained me for the position that i was once in. Myrtle was a beautiful person inside and outside. Her spirit will be forever with us.
Cheryl Williams
October 21, 2010
To Myrtle's Family, be proud of the legacy you have been blessed with by being a descendant of such a strong, God-fearing woman who loved her family and her God. Represent her with pride as you journey through this maze we call life. Let her example of faith be your guide. In her honor, identify a unique quality of hers that you admired and adopt it as one of your own, that way she will always be a part of you. Her spirit will be forever with us all!!!!!!!!!!
Ronnie & Gennie Williams
October 19, 2010
I am so sorry that I did not get to meet you in person. i heard alot of good things and happy times between you and Vivian Miles in which was my mothers aid to health and to love may God be with you and all of your family.
Theo Appiah-Acheampong
October 19, 2010
I pray for strength and peace for your family. She'll be dearly missed. RIP Ms. Myrtle.
October 19, 2010
To The Family of Myrtle B. Haynes:
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. Our prayer is that her beautiful memories will comfort you all for years to come. We have all known Myrtle by the way of Vivian Miles. We will keep you in our prayers. May God continue to strengthen you all.
The Pettaway Family
Spring Grove, Virginia
Jerome and Semone Becton
October 19, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Jeff & Beverly Jones
October 19, 2010
To the Blanding-Haynes Families;
We offer our most sincere condolences on the lost of Myrtle, our hope is that you find comfort and peace in the blessings of all mighty God and that yours sorrows be healed by His Spirit. May God be with you all.
Martha Stevens
October 19, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Martha Stevens
October 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Al & Audrey Bailey
October 19, 2010
To the Blanding family, to God be the Glory, growing up with Myrtle,was a good life she was fun and funny a great friend and cousin, she will be missed, be strong and know God loved her best...
Lucritia Mizelle
October 18, 2010
I pray for peace to your family. We worked together for a short time; we became good co-workers. Myrtle taught me things about life outside and inside the work place. I will miss her wisdom and her laugh. Thank you Myrtle
October 18, 2010
To the Blanding-Haynes Family,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. We really enjoyed Myrtle on our recent vacation a few weeks ago. When I talked to Myrtle on Wednesday afternoon we were planning another vacation for next year. Myrtle had such a kind and giving heart that God planned her next vacation for her. What a great reward for such a great person. Please continue in Myrtles footsteps of praising God and you too one day will be able to join her on vacation.
Deborah Scott & Carolyn Towles,
Richmond,Virginia
Rochella Woodson
October 18, 2010
To Mrytle's Family,
May the strength of the Lord be with you at this time. Mrytle you will be dearly missed and your spirit will forever live in our hearts.
Rochella Woodson, Rita Gray and Family
Michelle Jones
October 18, 2010
To the Blanding family. May God be with you during this difficult times. Be strong and know that God will carry you through. I Love you and know that I am praying for the family. God Bless.
Sheila Pettaway
October 18, 2010
To James and the Blanding family. I had no idea when I talked to Myrtle on Oct. 10 it would be for the last time. Things happen so quickly. Know my heart is heavy for I've known your family a long time. I was always treated as family. Know Leon and I are praying for you and the family. Be strong in the Lord, and know He will never leave you nor forsake you. May you find comfort in knowing Myrtle was loved by many.
October 18, 2010
To James and family may God continue to Bless you and your's our thought and prayers are with you.
Mr.& Mrs James Baskerville.
~PJ and Tiara Miles~
JOHN ROBINSON (HONEYBEES)
October 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lori Jordan
October 17, 2010
To the family of Myrtle,
I can not express the sadness I felt when I heard of her transition. I too, remember her sass and candid humor at the RBHA. Please remember 2 Cor 5:8. May your hearts find peace in knowing that she is ONE with our Heavenly Father. Peace & Blessings to you all!
Evelyn Goodson
October 17, 2010
I extend my condolences to the family. I worked with Myrtle for the past ten years; she was my supervisor for a short period. It is so hard to find words that may comfort you, but please know that you are in the prayers of many and we are asking God to hold you up at this time, for truly He is able.
October 17, 2010
To James and the family, may the comforter wrap his arms around you at this time of loss.
~Acquinn and family~
Barbara Jamison
October 15, 2010
To the family of Myrtle B. Haynes, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Myrtle and I goes back a long way especially bowling. I am sorry I can not be there with you, but my prayers goes out to you and your family. If there any thing that I could do, please let me know. I will truly miss her, my bowling partner. Barbara Jamison, Savannah, GA.
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