Martha Haynes

(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Mrs. Martha Joan Haynes, 79, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Tuesday morning, April 17, 2019, at Freeman Hospital West following an illness.

Martha was born January 28, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska, one of nine children born to the union of William Chris and Patty Lois (Gary) Johnson. She lived in the Joplin area most of her lifetime.

On December 22, 1958, Martha was united in marriage to Jess Lee Haynes, Sr., in Miami, Oklahoma, and together they shared fifty-seven years of marriage before his passing on May 25, 2016.

Martha had the most important job in the world – raising her children – and family was most important to her. She was a mother figure to all the neighborhood kids as well. Martha was a loving and generous woman, but her family also knew which line should never be crossed. She was very proud of her kids and all of their accomplishments and loved nothing more than spending time with her family. She enjoyed fishing as well as many other outdoor activities, including gardening.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jess; and all of her siblings, Marvin, Alvin, Richard, Fern, Ruby, Beatrice, Alice and Vergie.

Survivors include her children, Barbara Haynes (Mike) of Joplin, Karen Haynes of Joplin, Doug Haynes (Tina) of Joplin, Jesse Haynes (Becky) of Pittsburg, Karl Haynes of Joplin and Jeffrey Haynes (Angel) of Joplin; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Graveside funeral services for Martha will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2019, at Fairview Cemetery in Joplin with Pastor Brock Cummins officiating. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Doug Haynes, Jesse Haynes, Karl Haynes, Jeffrey Haynes, Paul Haynes and Doug Haynes, Jr.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.