Ruth Haynes

Ruth Coomer Haynes, age 92, of Halls passed away at home on August 30, 2014. She was a life-long member of Salem Baptist Church and long-time employee of Knox County Schools as secretary/ bookkeeper at Halls High School. She was an inductee into the inaugural class of the Halls High School Hall of Fame in 2011 and Halls Woman of the year in 1973. Preceded in death by husband of 61 years, Earl Haynes; sisters Alberta Loy and Bessie Lee Cook; parents Will and Bessie Coomer. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Gene Parrott; granddaughter Dr. Meghan Parrott Howell and husband Philip; grandson, Morgan Parrott; great-granddaughter Ella Alexis Howell; great-grandson Asher Philip Howell. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to caregivers Liz Carmon, Oneida Godfrey, and Brittany and Shirley Hayes. Donations may be made to Salem Baptist Church Building Funds, 8201 Hill Road, Knoxville, TN 37938 or Halls High Alumni Association, P. O. Box 70654, Knoxville, TN 37938. Family will receive friends 5:00- 7:00 PM, Tuesday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with funeral service to follow, with Rev. John Holland officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home 11:15 AM, Wednesday, and proceed to Greenwood Cemetery for interment service at 12:00 Noon.