Molly Alice Haynes

Molly Alice Haynes was born in San Antonio, Texas and when she was 7 years old moved to Oregon with her family. Molly grew up in the Pacific Northwest and received her Bachelor's Degree from The University of Washington. Her career primarily focused on administrative responsibilities working for the US Department of State Foreign Services division for 30 years. She was a standout working in an environment where there were very few black women. She took pride in doing a job well done and was recognized for her impeccable work. While traveling all over the world, there were 1-2 year stints at posts in various countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. One of her favorite places was Indonesia.

In her leisure time, she and friends would go exploring, and shopping in the local shops and communities where people would sell their goods. She purchased books and magazines that helped educate her on art, sculptures and collectibles. She was often told by her colleagues and others that she had a keen eye for selecting valuable and intriguing artifacts. Her home was like a museum of art, as the family affectionately referred to her home as "The Museum."

Among the many countries and monuments she visited in her leisure time, the Taj Mahal in India, and the Greek Isles were places that were amazing to her. After retiring from the foreign services she lived in Virginia for awhile, and then came back to Portland, where she worked for Brim for years, and then at Faubion Middle School where she enjoyed working with children.

She was a very dedicated Christian and showed those qualities studying the Bible and serving in the church, volunteering her time delivering dinners for Loaves and Fishes. She also supported less fortunate children in poorer countries. She had an insatiable thirst for knowledge as she was extremely well read in politics, fashion, health and many other topics. She enjoyed classical music and had been to the opera in many countries. She also enjoyed playing bridge. She even kept up with local professional sports teams.

When faced with various health issues, she never complained, she trusted in God.

Preceded in death by her parents, Oscar M. Haynes Sr. and Willie Haynes (Robinson); aunt, Addie Lastie; siblings, Robert Haynes, Addie Brown, and Oscar Haynes.

The matriarch of our family will be missed and always remembered. Molly is survived by her nieces and nephews, Karen D. Coleman, Oscar Haynes lll, Dr. Bryan Haynes, Jocelyn Y. Haynes, Brenda Hartzog, Cindy Brown; great-nieces and nephews, Adrian Coleman, Devin Coleman, Cameron Coleman, Jeris Coleman, Alexandria Haynes, Bryanna Haynes, Derrick Haynes ll, Darnell Haynes, Shireen Wright, Greg Sanders Brown Jr., Nicole Hartzog Cornelius and Danielle Hartzog and a host of great-great nieces and nephews.