Mrs. Christine Haynes, 72, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. She will be remembered fondly by her family and friends.

Celebration Service for Mrs. Haynes will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church located at 2120 Renaud Street - Beaumont, Texas 77703. A public viewing for Mrs. Haynes will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m., at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel, and visitation on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m.until 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, under the direction of Mercy Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial Services to follow at Live Oak Memorial Park and Cemetery in Nederland, Texas. The practice of social distancing and facial masks are recommended.

SnapShot 'life' of Christine Davis Haynes

" Children are like wet cement; whatever fall on them makes an impression."
"A Time To Be Born"
"A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted." —Ecclesiastes 3:2

On Saturday, May 24, 1952, Sunflower, Mississippi, a true blessing and a gift from GOD was bestowed to the late J.W. and Rebecca Davis. A precious baby girl was born whom the parents named Christine Davis. Christine, better known as "PeeWee" was purpose driven and touch in the extraordinary way by the hand of the Almighty God.

"A Time To Grow & Learn"

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." —2 Peter 3:18
Christine's early childhood was spent with family and close friends. She was one of seven kids raised in Moorehead, MS. She loved to learn new things and share with others what she learned. Christine, graduated from Gentry High School in 1970. Furthering, her education at Mississippi Valley, Christine graduate in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Months later she moved to Beaumont, Texas with her sister, the late Alberta Robinson and began a new journey in her life.

"A Time To Love & Beloved"

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, nor is it proud. It does not dishonor others, not self-seeking, nor easily angered, it keeps no records of wrong. Love doesn't delight in the evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trust, always hopes & perseveres. LOVE NEVER FAILS." —1 Corinthians 13:4-7
After moving to Beaumont, Texas, Christine soon met Henry Lee Haynes in 1975. They became friends and shared in laughter together. Their element of love had its own understanding coming together as whole with flaws included. They had daily conversations and enjoyed each other's company that made their hearts grow founder. On April 15, 1978, the two became one in union MR. & MRS. HAYNES. They have been married for 46 years.

"A Time To Serve"

The harvest is plentiful but the labors or few. — Matthew 9:37
Christine accepted Jesus as her Lord & Savior and was baptized at an early age. After moving to Beaumont, Texas she became a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, (the late) Pastor Jenkins then Pastor Stevens. She served in the choir, VBS leader, usher board and children's usher board. The last 30+ years Sis. Haynes has been a devoted & faithful member of Mt. Calvary MBC, where Reverend Oval Walker III, is the senior pastor. Sis. Haynes was a part of the usher board, VBS Director, children's choir matron, Sunday School teacher, and wherever she could serve she was a living working vessel for the Lord.
Mrs. Haynes loved the kids and believed that every child could be taught something and learn something new daily. She began her teaching in 1975 with Beaumont Independent School District for 36 years as a 1st grade teacher. Mrs. Haynes believe that the children were the future so she built foundations within her student reading & math skills. She sowed seeds within students and knew over time with water (continuous skills taught), sunlight (given attention), & time (patience) she would see her harvest grow. Mrs. Haynes has saw her harvest grow and truly reap what she had harvest. Christine retired in 2011 and never went back and worked in the school. However, she continued to shape the minds of kids at the church and in the community by telling all about the love of Jesus Christ.
Christine was apart of several organizations and served within the community: Top Ladies Of Distinction (TLOD) and National Counselor of Negro Women (NACW).

"A Time Of Birth"

"Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." —Psalm 127:3
Christine birth two beautiful children, Terrence Kendall Davis and Sheidrain LaShay Haynes. She made sure that the two knew the Lord for themselves and never missed a beat in either one of their lives. She dedicated her life to her husband and children. Some may have called her children "spoiled" she would say "they are super loved"!

"A Time To Let Go"

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither
sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain." —Revelation 21:4
On Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:20 p.m. Christine made her transition from labor to reward. God truly gained an angel. Some called her Aunt Chris, some say Mrs. Christine or Mrs. Haynes, others call her Gram'me or MoMo, we called her momma, or maybe even Chris, regardless she always answered with a smile. Christine is preceded in death by her parents, Rebecca Davis and J.W. Davis; sisters, Lorstine Bonner Banks and Alberta Robinson Robertson; brothers, N.H. Davis and Marion Davis, Sr. Her love and legacy will forever live on through her husband, Henry Haynes; her children, Terrence K. Davis (Lovette) and Sheidrain L. Haynes; grandchildren, Shandrea Davis, Tyonna Davis, and Dahnasha Burns; great-grandchildren, Averie Olivia, Ava Ariyah Lewis, Ayden Adorian Booth, Alaiya Ann Booth, and Stori Dotson; brothers, James Barner "Bubba" & Willie Davis (Mary); sister, Mattie Davis; and a host of nieces/great nieces, nephews/great-nephews, other relatives and friends.