Mary Elizabeth Haines

Mary Elizabeth Day Haines, 88, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully, July 24, 2018, in her home, surrounded by love.  She was born May 4, 1930, in Washington, Pennsylvania.  She was one of five children born to Hugh Paul, Sr. and Anna Day, all of whom have gone to join the Lord before her.    Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Stewart Williams Haines, Sr.  Family was Mary’s first and foremost priority.  She was mother, mentor and matriarch to eight (8) children.  Preceding her in death were her children Stewart William Haines Jr. and Sandra L. Pinner.  Celebrating her life are her surviving children and spouses, Judith L. Haines, Larry E. Haines, Daniel L. Haines and wife Kathryn, Kenneth P. Haines, Kimberly H. Barrow, & Kitti S. Brooks and husband William (Russ); and a daughter-in-law, Robin Haines (widow of JR Haines).  Continuing on her legacy of family, friends and love are also 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.  Mary was a resident of Washington, Pennsylvania for 78 of her 88 years of life.  She was a 1948 graduate of Trinity High School.  Her spiritual home was as a member of the North Buffalo Presbyterian Church congregation in Washington, PA.  In her later years, she lived in Houston, Texas where she was a member of the Addicks United Methodist Church.   Mary was always a volunteer at heart, and over the years she served in countless community organizations, school organizations, volunteer fire department, farming, and fair organizations. She selflessly donated her time and gifts and was a shining example of our Lord’s definition of a “humble servant”.  She was serving at the Houston Food Bank up until a few weeks before her death.  She will be sorely missed by so many she has touched, cared for and loved. Visitations for Mary will be held at William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, on Monday July 30, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and Tuesday July 31, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  Funeral services will be held at William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., on Wednesday, August 1st at 10:30am with Pastor Gary Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at Upper Ten Mile Church Cemetery in Prosperity, PA.  Following interment, a memorial reception meal will be served in North Buffalo Presbyterian Church.