A race of life begins at birth. We all have a predestined course mapped out by God. Our longevity of this race whether it is long or short, it is one that we must meet. When he says come with me my Faithful servant. A job well done our race is finished our course concluded.

On November 8, 1925, Gladys LaVola Haynes was born to Rachel Chambers and Monroe Haynes in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Gladys graduated from Booker T. Washington with the Class of 1944.

Gladys was a member of First Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She was the chair of Bereavement Ministry for many years, Chancel Choir, Jobie Holderness Circle, and a Youth worker.

Gladys left this Life's Journey on December 17, 2013. Her journey was filled with strength, and a legacy of love. Preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory, one son Granville Haynes, Sr. (Jackie), Oklahoma City, OK, grandson Granville (Baby Gran) Haynes, II (Priscilla), Tulsa, OK, daughter in-law, Mary Ann Haynes, Tulsa, OK, Goddaughter, Lillian Griggs, one sister Jennettie Marshall, Tulsa, OK, two brothers: Cedric Haynes, and Samuel Parker, a host of grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Many thanks to Ms. Elaine McDondle, owner of Sarah's House and her wonderful staff for all the love and help given our Granny Haynes. Granny was truly at home.

Services will be Monday December 23, 2013 at 11AM at First Baptist Church of North Tulsa.

Friends may visit Ms. Haynes on Sunday from 3PM until 5PM.