Helen Haynes

Haynes, Helen Hollandsworth, 74 of Christiansburg Virginia, beloved wife, mother and sister left this Earth to be with our Lord on November 20, 2008. As in life, a peaceful woman, she left this Earth in peace.

The daughter to the late Burman and Ocie Phillips Hollandsworth, she was also preceded in death by her brothers and sister; Alpha, Belva, Theodore and Vernon Hollandsworth.

Honoring her memory and left behind to cherish her: are her husband of 43 years David L. Haynes, her daughter Deborah Haynes Hamilton and husband Dr. Kenny Hamilton, and step-granddaughter Kathryn Hamilton, from Aberdeen, Scotland, U.K. She is also survived by sisters: Lena and Vance Duncan, Lora and Sonny Gunter, Eloise Funkhouser, all of Christiansburg, Phyllis and Glenn Boyd of Nokomis, FL; brother-in laws and spouse: Paul and Betty Haynes, Tom Haynes of Christiansburg, Mark Haynes of Key Largo, FL; aunt Delilah Phillips of Christiansburg. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Such a kind hearted woman, loved by as many as she loved in return, Helen was the embodiment of an angel on this Earth.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Montgomery Regional Hospital, ICU staff. “Your devotion to our beloved Helen means so much to our family, Bless you.” Helen we carry you with us always Godspeed.

Friends may call anytime after 12 noon at The Horne Funeral Home Saturday, November 22, 2008 where the family will receive friends from 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday evening. The funeral service will be held Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the graveside in Sunset cemetery with Elder Larry Hollandsworth officiating.