Juanita M. Haynes

Juanita Haynes Obituary

MIDWAY, Ind. — Juanita Madge (DeBord) Haynes, 84, of Midway, Indiana, passed away on June 20, 2009, with her family at her side at St. Mary's Medical Center after a short illness.

Juanita was born on August 12, 1924, to Luther and Bertha (Fletcher) DeBord in Princeton, Indiana. She was united in marriage on January 22, 1956, in Princeton, Indiana, to Rev. James C. Haynes. To the union were born five children. Martha Sue, Rev. James C. Jr. and his wife, Janey, Mary, Paul and Timothy. She was saved as a child, and she served the Lord her entire life. God gave Juanita a double portion of music talent, in singing and playing the piano and accordion. She had only seven music lessons in her life but could read music and also play by ear. If she had heard it, she could play it. She could make a piano talk. She served as a pastors wife in the General Baptist Church in both Indiana, and Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James C. Haynes; daughter, Martha Sue; parents; brothers, Kenneth and Leonard DeBord.

Surviving are her four children and daughter-in-law. Juanita also had five grandchildren that she would do anything in the world for, she loved them dearly. Jared, T.J., Jacob, Tyler and Jenna Haynes; sisters-in-law, Valieta DeBord of Princeton, and Jean Fuegar of Midway; many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and church family. She also had a very special relationship with Megan, Shannon and Jason Carey. She thought of them as her grandchildren. A wonderful mother, a caring sister, a faithful friend and a helpful neighbor, has gone to her reward with a reunion in heaven. If there is a piano in heaven, I am sure Juanita is playing it. She was the best mother anyone could ask for. If the good Lord would have let us pick our parents, we could not have come close to what he gave us.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kent McKinney and his staff for their special care they gave our mother.

Romans 8:38 and 39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come. Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at the Richland General Baptist Church in Richland, Indiana, with Rev. James C. Haynes Jr. and Rev. Gene Wright officiating. Burial is in Midway Cemetery.

Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Richland General Baptist Church or do one act of kindness for someone.

Friends unable to attend may send a condolence to the family at www.boultinghousefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Courier Press on Jun. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Juanita Haynes

5 Entries

Debbie Stevens

June 23, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your mother's death. Her life influenced so many people, including our family. Her unselfish service to your dad and the body of Christ was evidence of her love for the Lord. We have many fond memories of our time growing up at Midway Baptist Tabernacle.

1 Thessalonians 4:17-18
After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words.

It is a comfort to know Jesus is coming! You are in our prayers.

Linda, Teresa, Debbie, Rick & Cindy McCoy

Donna Rudisill/ Wilkinson

June 22, 2009

To Juanita's family,
I just moved back here from ca. I grew up in Spencer Co, was married to Leroy Wilkinson and we pastored churches in the area. Your dad Jimmy was responsible for my dad coming to know the Lord. I send my condolensces to you as I know she will be greatly missed. I also play the piano and we have sung with your mom and your dad several times. Heaven is rejoicing today,, God bless you all at this time

Mr & Mrs Tom Hammack

June 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Vicky Bridges

June 22, 2009

The Haynes Family,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child My deepest condolences are with you as you all grieve.

Loss of Mother Poem

Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.

~ Author unknown

Joe Whelan

June 22, 2009

Paul,

I'm very sorry for your family's loss. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May you find comfort in the days and weeks ahead. God bless.

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