Evelyn May Troyo Haynie

1936 - 2020

Evelyn May Troyo Haynie (83) was received in the arms of Jesus and reunited in Heaven with those who proceeded, her beloved husband "Al" and both of her sons, Alfred, Jr., and Michael on January 12, 2020. Evelyn passed comfortably embraced by her daughter Glynda Troyo Sauviac in Bismarck North Dakota. Evelyn was a resident of Louisiana but moved to North Dakota in 2018, when she blessed her daughter and son-in-law Donald A. Sauviac, Jr., with being her full time caregivers until her final breath. Evelyn was born on October 12, 1936. She was one of six children, Claire Olah (Albany), Claude "Bubby' LeBlanc (Baton Rouge), Thais Fekete (Gonzalas), Carolyn Hardy (Springfield), Harold LeBlanc (Harahan), who were born to Claude LeBlanc and Anna Scanlan LeBlanc (New Orleans). Evelyn was the beloved wife of two wonderful husbands, Hiram Haynie (23 years) and the father of her 3 children, Alfred Perkins Troyo (35 years). She was the loving and devoted mother of three children, Alfred Perkins Troyo Jr., Michael Steves Troyo and Glynda Troyo Sauviac. Evelyn and Al raised their children in New York until moving back home to Albany in 1972. "Nana's pride and joy" was her only biological grandchild, Paul-Michael LaBruzza (Covington); however, she was also blessed with three step-grandaughters: Meredith Sauviac (Metairie), Catherine Sauviac (Metairie) and Molly Sauviac (Baton Rouge) and two great grandsons, Catherine's sons Brady and Briggs Hoffman. Nana was also excited during her final trip home this Christmas when her grandson got engaged to Miss Rebecca Joy Scheuermann (Covington). "Aunt Evelyn" loved her huge family and was like a "second mother" to her 9 surviving nephews, and 8 nieces, who also blessed her with 27 great and 14 great-great nieces and nephews. Evelyn had many close friends throughout her life and maintained life-long relationships even with those across country. Her girlfriends, or the posse' as they were referred, were her "rock" and blessed Evelyn with a lifetime of laughter, tears, love and support. Evelyn was stay at home mom for much of her life until realizing her skill and love of cooking. She was a gourmet cook and was a caterer both in New York and Louisiana. At 46 Evelyn graduated LSU with a Masters Degree in Social Work. She retired from the State of Louisiana having worked as a Child Protection Case Worker for the Department of Human Services, a Clinical Psychotherapist on the Children's Unit Southeast Louisiana Hospital, a Case Worker Supervisor at the Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities and a school based Therapist at Lyons Elementary. Evelyn's passion was helping children and families who were struggling with the stressors of life and worked as a private psychotherapist until age 80. Maintaining offices in both Hammond and Covington, Evelyn was highly respected by her peers and was commended by both clients and colleagues as "an exceptional therapist". Evelyn was a Christian and had a deep spiritual connection with God; however, she described her religion as "eclectic" having received blessing from many different faiths: Catholic, Baptist, Episcopalian and Presbyterian. She was a member of the Albany Hungarian Presbyterian Church but at the end of her life she received much comfort from her Catholic roots often praying the rosary and reading a daily devotional. Evelyn's biggest pleasure came from spending time with her family and friends but she also enjoyed her career in helping others, traveling (both domestic and abroad), cooking, reading, walking, spending time at the beach and the wood, a great glass of wine and keeping her plants healthy and beautiful. Evelyn will always be remembered for her love of others, her sense of humor, her sassy attitude and the "gentle but confrontational push" she used when encouraging those she loved to combat life's challenges and achieve their dreams. If you loved Evelyn or want to learn more about the incredible woman she was, please join the family in a celebration of her life. Tuesday January 21, 2020, Albany. Hungarian Presbyterian Church, 30767 Hungarian Presbyterian Church Road, Albany, Louisiana. 3:00-4:30 Visitation. 4:30-5:15 Memorial Service. 5:15-5:30 Interment.