Geraldine Haynie

Geraldine Carden Haynie Geraldine “Gerry” Haynie, life-long resident of Corsicana passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family, friends, and music that she loved on January 3, 2011. Gerry was born July 9, 1926 at P&S Hospital to Wilsie and Lillie Mae(Paul) Carden. She married Neil Haynie on October 16, 1946. Mrs. Haynie is preceded in death by her husband, a son, Bruce Haynie, great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Carden Collier, her parents, and three sisters, Fayrene Farrell, Nellie Jo Tyler and Mary Ella Gordon. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Brad Haynie and wife Lori, Byron Haynie, and Betsy Stroder; ten grandchildren: John-Mark Stroder and wife Brandy, Sarah Haynie Sullivan and husband Melvin, Anna Stroder Collier, Ezekiel Stroder and wife Michelle, Britney Haynie, Taylor Haynie, Sember Stroder, Tate Stroder, Adam Stroder and Carly Haynie; step-grandchildren, Neely Owen Minchew, Brady Grant, Kayla and Dillan Halley; three great-grandchildren; Jared and Jadyn Collier, and Dain Stroder; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Haynie accepted the Lord as her Savior when she was twelve years old and a long time member of Northside Baptist Church. Affectionately known as “Gaggy” to her many family members and friends. She always made everyone feel like members of the family as they experienced her gracious hospitality. Her recollection of the history of Corsicana during WWII and stories of the dances at the Country Club and Lake Halbert as the young ladies of Corsicana did their part to make the Cadets feel at home will always be a cherished memory, as well as her love for Big Band Music. The Haynie family would like to thank Dr. Kent Rogers for his wonderful medical care, Angels at Home Nursing staff and caregivers, Brandy Collins, Patsy Geiger, Tammy Kent, Cindy Clasper, Bria Goodman, and Rachel Chitty. Also special thanks to Sharon Thomas, Debbie Boyte, Vickie Farmer, and Neely Minchew for their support and help as she passed from this world into the arms of Jesus. Visitation will be held Wednesday night at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home form 6-8 pm. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 2:00pm at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Lamb officiating. Pallbearers will be; John-Mark Stroder, Ezekiel Stroder, Adam Stroder, Jody Thomas, Mike Cox, and Gary Richardson. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Northside Baptist Church Building Fund, 2800 North Beaton, Corsicana, Texas 75110.

Geraldine Haynie

July 9, 1926 - January 3, 2011