Oleta Joyce (Alexander) Haynes

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS ON MONDAY

The family has decided to postpone the services for Oleta for a later date.

Oleta Joyce (Alexander) Haynes, of Graham, departed this life on January 29, 2021 at her granddaughter's house in McKinney, TX at the age of 80 years, 5 months, and 27 days. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

Oleta was born on August 2, 1940 in Wilson to the late Mr. Eugene Dawson Alexander and Mrs. Christine Ellen (Cross) Alexander.

Oleta was a devoted homemaker. She loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Oleta had many hobbies such as quilting, gardening, games and solving puzzles. She had lived in Bacliff, TX for many years. While living there she served her community as the Bacliff Volunteer Fire Dept. Secretary/Treasurer from 1974 - 1989 and then served as President from 1984 -1988. Oleta married Mr. Roy Lee Haynes on May 19, 1993 and they made their home in Graham for many years until his passing on March 18, 2014.

Oleta is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Lee Haynes; son, Leslie Eugene Gundermann; brothers, Eugene Ulysses Alexander, Lidean Alexander, Jesse Lee Alexander and William Delbert Alexander; step sons, David Haynes and Rick Haynes

She leaves to cherish her memory to her daughter, Kim Muller and her husband Mark of Houston, TX; Dana Lynn Fitzgerald and her husband Mike of Powder Springs, GA; son, Frederick Joseph Gundermann Jr. and his wife Kay of Bacliff, TX and step daughter, Linda Haynes of Sapulpa; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; many other relatives and a host of friends.

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