The funeral service for Mary “Boots” Elizabeth Haynes, 95, of Weaver, Alabama, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Weaver, with Rev. Mark Walker, Rev. Roger Wilmore, and Rev. Hermon Pair officiating. Burial will follow at Edgemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service at the church.
Boots passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, as she took her final breath and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her three daughters, Sheila Rothrock (Lamont), Karen Shelton (Darryl), and Cynthia Dickie; granddaughters, Angela Rothrock, Alicia Banks (Michael), and Kristen Dickie; three great-grandchildren, Lauren Rothrock, Katelyn Banks, and Benjamin Dickie; her sister, Margaret Martin (Jimmy); sister-in-law, Shirley Watkins; four nieces, Donna May (Tom), Sonja Dewhurst (Bob), Lynn Smith (David), Linda Martin-Allsup; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by both her parents; her husband, Watson Haynes; son-in-law, Louis C. Dickie, Jr.; brother, Ralph Watkins; and other beloved family members and close friends who were special to her.
Pallbearers will be Lamont Rothrock, Darryl Shelton, Michael Banks, Bob Dewhurst, Tom May, David Smith, Tom Carr, and Geo Smith. Honorary pallbearer will be Benjamin Dickie.
Born on January 30, 1931, Boots was the eldest daughter of Jeff and Elizabeth Watkins. She was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County. Boots had a deep and unwavering love for her family, who were the greatest joy of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend—always offering a listening ear, gentle comfort, and a heart full of compassion.
Her life was a reflection of her strong faith and personal relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, which guided her in all she did. She faithfully served at First Baptist Church of Weaver as a Sunday School teacher and was actively involved in ministry, pouring into the lives of others with love and truth. She also dedicated her time to serving in the community at the Baptist Service Center, where she ministered to the homeless and those in need. When someone touched her heart, she would go out of her way to provide for them—often returning with whatever they needed, along with a reminder that they were loved and that Jesus loved them. Her kindness, generosity, and servant’s heart left a lasting impact on all who knew and loved her.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
