Alicia "Alice" Adla Haynes
February 28, 1927 - January 10, 2013
Obituary
Alicia “Alice” A. Haynes was born on February 28, 1927, in Pensacola, Florida, to Willie Bell White and Harvey W. White. She was the second of ten children and had four brothers and five sisters. Alicia was baptized at Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church at an early age. Alicia attended public schools in Pensacola, Florida.
In 1942, Alicia, she married Willie Haynes, a U. S. Navy Officer and stationed at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. Her husband was later transferred to the Bremerton Naval Base in Bremerton, Washington and in February of 1944, she joined him in Seattle, Washington, the city in which she would, for the rest of her life, call home.
For a portion of her life, she was a housewife but soon joined the work force. She retired in 1992 from the University of Washington Hospital as a Hospital Laundry Technician, after many years of dedicated service. After retiring, Alicia volunteered her efforts in the community, most notably, at the Central Area Motivation Program aka CAMP where she spent 19 years serving the public in their food bank. She loved people and people loved her because of her willingness to help, feed and be a support to just about anyone in need.
At the time of her passing, she was a faithful member of New Directions Missionary Baptist Church in Seattle, WA under the leadership of Pastor Matthew J. Thornton. She served on the Mission Board and was an avid singer in the church choir. Alice loved the Lord with all her heart and taught her children from an early age bible stories and verses and the importance of attending church. One of the highlights in her Christian walk happened in 1996 when she joined New Direction church members on a 12 day journey to the Holy Land of Israel.
Alicia delighted in collecting “elephants” and they could be found in every part of her house. She also enjoyed gardening and annually raised a variety of plants in and outside her home. She grew to be an excellent cook especially in the area of baking the best cakes and pies you ever want to eat.
Alicia “Alice” A. Haynes is preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Willie Bell White (Williams); husband, Willie Haynes; brother, Harvey R. White; sisters, Charlestra White-Henderson and Shirley A. Odom and grandson, Charles Haynes. She is survived by her five children: Larry (Linda), Santa Clarita, CA, Lonnie, Gail, Keith and Linda, all of Seattle. Brothers: Robert Williams and Moses (Cheri) Williams of Kent, WA and Ronald (Ethel) Williams, in Hawthorne, CA. Sisters: Agnes Johnson, Joyce Muskelly (Thurston) and Betty (James) Odom in Seattle, WA She has seven Grandchildren: Shannon, Kent, Shurvon, Lenisha and Tahleha, Melinda and Patrice and two great-grandchildren: Christian, and Malayah. In addition she leaves relatives in Pensacola, FL, Annie Mae Tookes, Roy and Hortense Blackmon and Mamie Houston and one aunt, Lavada Stallworth and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Our Dearest Alice
Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Aunt, Sister and Friend.
We thank God for your presence in our lives;
You are loved and truly missed by us all.
Hi Mom i love and miss you everyday! you will always be in my heart. Until we meet again Love you grandaughter (t-leaves)
You will always be loved forever and always!
Dear Aunt Alice, Thank you for being a great and wonderful auntie to me. I will always remember your laughter you beautiful voice. You were a beautiful ray of sunshine that brightened everybody’s lives. I will miss you always and I love you auntie. See you when I get there auntie until then keep em laughing and shouting. I know your blowing them away with your amazing voice. RIP auntie. I LOVE YOU
I miss you mom life will never be the same since you are gone. Rest in peace for I know you are in heaven today with the Lord.
TO MY MOTHER AND BEST FRIEND .WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN THE PAINFUL LOSS THAT I FEEL. I MISS SITTING ON YOUR BED AND TALKING TO YOU AND MAKING YOU LAUGH WHILE I COMB YOUR HAIR.MOM YOU TRULY LEFT US TOO SOON , BUT I KNOW YOU’RE IN A BETTER PLACE. LOVE YOU SO . SO. MUCH MOM.
YOUR DAUGHTER LINDA
To Auntie Alice,She had a beautiful soul and spirit,She was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone and everyone, If we search the rose garden, of our hearts surely ,we will miss this flower forever in bloom, Let us not forget all for She loved . Alice unconditionally ,she always had a fun attitude with a magnetic that touch everyone soul ,surely she will be miss in all our hearts we love u , Auntie Alice Rest in peace .!
I’ll always remember her smile and voice. She will truly be missed and always loved. I’ll continue to pray for the family.
Your family is in my prayers. This was truly a wonderful woman. She embraced everyone she met. She had a real mothers heart. She was a gift from God! We can all learn from this great life that God gave us.
What a terrible lost you was a very good humble soul that god wanted i justremwmber the times when.my mom use to always come to.your house for your 7upside down cakes and just for a laugh or to…now you and my mother are rejoycing together in the heavenly gates pearl gates!!!! Rip aunty alice….from The LEWIS FAMILY…
Thank you for being a mother to me when mine went home to Jesus, thank you for being there when I was hurting ,lost , and weary. Thank you for living a life of Godliness before me.
And thank you for having Linda, because without her I, probably wouldn’t have met a beautiful person like you.
Thank You Momma Haynes
Love Always L.C.
I appreciate the love and advice you gave me throughout life. And, I appreciate the opportunity that you gave me to explore my world and the independence you afforded me based on trust. I once asked why you allowed me to do so many things at a young and you replied: “I knew you could take care of yourself!” Doesn’t get better than that…
Love, Your son… Larry
Thank-you for being a nice lady and treating with me respect. I appreciate your kindness.
I miss you everyday Mom. Thank-you so much for all the great meals and fun times we shared, especally for cooking my favorite meals over the years. (One of Kind Oatmeal w/ canned milk, Giblets and Gravy, Greens & Neckbones (my friend D.S.) still talks about how good they were when she ate some years ago. AND MY ALL TIME FAVORITE-CORNED BEEF HASH – YOU HAVE PERFECTED THIS MEAL AND NOBODY CAN MAKE IT BETTER THAN YOU, ALTHOUGH MANY HAVE TRIED…YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY PRIZE-WINNING WOMAN IN MY LIFE!!!
Mrs. Alice: I really enjoyed the talks we had, I will truly miss you, may you rest in eternal peace, God bless!!
Mom. you are now at rest; and in a place where there is no sadness . no pain or sorrow. I know you’re with the lORD, AND IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS. Rest in Peace Mother.you will remain in my heart forever and ever. I miss you more than words can say, til we meet again,love you LINDA LOU.