Jeanette Parker Haynes

Haynes, Jeanette Parker, age 84, concluded a wonderful life of serving others when she passed away May 20, at her home in North Shelby County after a brief battle with cancer. Born the first child to Thurman and Berta Parker on July 1, 1931, in McCalla, Alabama, Jeanette, lived most of her life in the Bessemer/McCalla area. She was a member of Raimund Heights Baptist Church where she served as nursery director for over 25 years. Known as "Mrs. Jeanette" to numerous children who grew up at Raimund Heights, Jeanette had a reputation for being a fantastic cook who always had plenty of food available at mealtime, not only for her family, but also for any of her children's friends who "hung out" at the Haynes' home. After her third child was born, Jeanette began a 35 year career in retail sales, serving (in order) at Dixie Clothing Co., Dixie Shops, and Baron's Men's Store. Despite being a working mom, Jeanette valued the importance of putting her family first. She always managed to be an immaculate house keeper while preparing full breakfasts and dinner meals that always included a meat, three or four vegetable's and dessert. Plenty of snacks were always available as well. She and her husband, Fred, also spent many fall Friday evenings working in the concession stand during McAdory High School football games. Celebration of Life will be Monday, May 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Raimund Heights Baptist Church 233 Elrie Boulevard, Bessemer. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church. Jeanette was preceded in death by her, Parents, H.T. "Thurman" and Berta Parker; her brother, Larry Parker, and her husband of 60 years, Fred Haynes. Survivors include her cherished cousin, whom she considered a brother, Harrell Reynolds (Permie) of Charlotte, NC; children, Terry Haynes (Janet) of Hoover, Judy Hassell (Billy) of McCalla, and Larry Haynes (Samara) of North Shelby County; grandchildren, Wade Haynes of Los Angeles, CA, Dana Tramell (Chris) of Hueytown, Amy Hall (Jimmy) of Huntsville, Kyle Haynes, and Katie Haynes of North Shelby County; great grandchildren, Drew, Prent and Ryleigh Tramell of Hueytown, and Wellesley and Courtney Hall of Huntsville. Memorials may be made to Raimund Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 233 Elrie Boulevard, Bessemer, AL 35020.

Jeanette Parker Haynes

May 20, 1932 - May 20, 2016