Madia Ann Haynes

Madie (Madia) Ann Reed Haynes left us joining her sister Hattie Marie Reed, and
parents George M. Reed Jr. and Augustine Hart Reed in repose. Madie was born
in Wharton, Texas September 14, 1952. She was named after our father’s mother
Madia Reed, they are meeting for the first time. Madie and our family were
members of Primm Chapel AME church from the time we moved from Houston to
LaMarque and remained faithful members until death and illness prevented the
constant fellowship. Madie grew up in a loving home where our father dotted on
her. She graduated in the last class out of Lincoln High School and spent a few
semesters at College of the Mainland. In 1972 Madie was joined in wedlock to Otis
Van Haynes, Sr. Her only son, Otis Van Haynes Jr. was born to that union. Madie
had a fierce work ethic. She worked in childcare in Galveston before securing a
job at NASA. She was the recipient of many gifts from the astronauts when they
resided in the facility that she managed. She retired from NASA in January of
2025 after 34 years. A decision she said she regretted. Madie could be ornery and
always stated her mind but she had a heart of gold. She was generous and loved
her son and grandchildren to a fault. She always talked about the trips she and Jaz
made and the care and concern she had for “Trey and “Little Man”
She transitioned unexpectantly and her family is at a loss to why she is gone. But
we know that God’s plans and thoughts are above ours therefore if He allowed this
then we praise him for the time we had with her in the earth realm. We shall see
her again. Madie Ann Reed Haynes is survived by her son, Otis Van Haynes, Jr
(Tomiekia), grandchildren Jazmyn Haynes, Otis Van Haynes, III, TreVeon DeWitt
great granddaughter, Amora, sister Maxine Reed Vance (Billy), brother George
Reed Jr.,nephew George Reed, III, nieces Afra Vance and Lia Vance-Smith
(Mark) K’Reada Fravier special cousin Janice Scimmons and other great nieces
and great grand niece and nephew, Friends and other Family members grieve her
loss with the family.