Ms. Linda Haynes Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Linda Haynes

Private funeral services for Ms. Linda Haynes, of 2170 Ivy Road, Orangeburg, SC, will be held for immediate family only. A public memorial service will be held at a later date.

Linda Dianne Haynes was born on October 8, 1952 in Abbeville, South Carolina to the late George Albert, Jr. and Nancy Lee Turner Garrett. She transitioned to be with her Lord on Friday, April 10, 2020 at home surrounded by family in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Linda Dianne accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at a young age. Her love for the Lord, her family, church, friends and community was a blessing to all that knew her. She was a long-time, dedicated and active member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. She served in various capacities as a Youth Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Director, Ward Two Secretary, member of the Women’s Executive Board Ministry, former Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack #445 for seven years and a host of various youth activities. Linda Dianne remained a faithful and dedicated member until her transition.

Linda Dianne was educated in the public schools of Due West, South Carolina. She attended Claflin University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education as well as a Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities from South Carolina State University.

Linda Dianne was as an educator for Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five for 40 years. Although she retired in 2011, her passion for teaching and dedication to paying it forward was demonstrated in her everyday life as she was currently working in the capacity of an emergent Reader tutor with Bethune Bowman Elementary School and was well-known as a mentor for first year teachers. She also served as former Department Chairperson for Kindergarten and First Grade at Bowman Elementary School. She not only excelled academically but had a positive influence on co-workers and the Orangeburg community. She was recognized as “Teacher of the Year” at Bowman Elementary School in 2000-2001 and was presented the Foster Grandparent Volunteer Award of Gratitude from the Save the Children organization in 2019.

Linda Dianne was preceded in death by her husband, John Charles Haynes; her parents George Albert, Jr. and Nancy Lee Garrett; and brother James (Hut) Garrett.

Linda Dianne leaves to cherish her precious memories, three loving children: Kevin and Maurice Haynes both of Orangeburg, SC, Patrice (Levi) Gray of Rock Hill, SC; six sisters: Joyce Santos of North Haven, CT, Cheryl (Esmer) Harris of Beaufort, SC, Harriett (Calvin) Washington of Donalds, SC, Gwendolyn (Reginald) Dorsey of Lawrenceville, NJ, Patricia Garrett of Donalds, SC and Maxine Linette Green of Greenwood, SC; two brothers: Edgar Lee (Dorothy) Garrett of Donalds, SC and Tommy Lee Garrett of Monmouth Junction, NJ; five grandchildren: Rasheem Wingo of Orangeburg, SC, Kyreek Haynes of Lexington SC, J’Zaire Hardy of Orangeburg, SC, Laila and Parker Gray both of Rock Hill, SC; and a host of other loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and caring friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2020 from 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

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May your family find comfort during this time. Ms. Haynes was such a loving person. My prayers are with you all. ~Contrina

She was such a sweet person with a beautiful heart I would always call her mom, my heart goes out to her family sorry for your lost

God is so able to get the family through this. We are praying with you. The Brinsons

My heart felt sympathy goes out to the family of our beloved Linda Haynes. Linda was a member of our church family. I embraced her as a sister. She had a loving spirit and a smile that brighten your day when you were in her presence. She was an excellent Youth Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School Director. She also gave of her time to coordinate the Sunday School Ministry's annual Easter and Christmas programs for the youth of our Mt. Pisgah Church Family. Linda made sure that what ever she was helping with was in order and on time. Linda will truly be missed. The knowledge she shared with us will be a guiding light to our future. May the grace of our Lord and Savior cover you at this time and always. Mrs. Frances Morant, Mt. Pisgah Church family member and friend

Linda was a coworker for years; Diane was a friend for more years than I want to tell. She was always loving, kind, sweet, joyful and thoughtful. I am going to miss her a lot. We kept in touch often after I left Orangeburg. It warmed my heart each time she called to see how everything was. I would see her warm loving smile as we conversed. We loved talking about our children and grandchildren; she loved you so much.
To the entire family she loved all of you very, very much, and prayed for you. Now she is heaven watching over you all.
Carolyn Mitchell

Mrs. Haynes was the sweetest person with nothing but love in her heart. She was beautiful inside and out. Mrs. Haynes was already a Kindergarten teacher in Bowman when I started teaching 33 years ago. She never changed from the sweet lady that I met and worked with all those years ago. Her beautiful smile and sweet spirit will be so missed at school. We all loved her so much and we knew she loved us. I know she is an Angel in Heaven and she will continue to watch over us. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Love, Karen Wimberly

May your family find peace and comfort during this difficult time. We will be keeping your family in our prayers. Joe & Andreal Snell, 2121 Ivy Rd.

Mrs. Haynes was a member of Mt.Pisgah Baptist Church when my family and I joined. She was always a sweet and loving woman with a lovely family. May she rest in peace. Mrs. Adriane Duley-Owens

Ms. Haynes was my 3rd Grade English Language Arts teacher at Bowman Elementary School. She was so sweet and very soft spoken! She was very proud of my future endeavors of becoming an educator. She'll truly be missed. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel! My prayers are with her family and friends! She's touched the lives of so many. - Briana Berry

Mrs. Haynes and I worked together for many years at BBES. She truly touched children's lives and inspired all of her students to do their best! To her family, I would like to say that you have my prayers. Mrs. Haynes spoke of you often and loved you dearly. Mrs. Lu Huff