Lynne S. Haynes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lynne S. Haynes, who left us peacefully at the age of 80 on October 28, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Lynne was born on April 11, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in North Carolina before marriage brought her to Beaumont, Texas. She dedicated many years to social work, concluding her career with the Department of Health Services. Her witty sense of humor, infectious laugh, and calming nature will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Lynne is survived by her daughter, Shannon Gibson, of Beaumont, Texas; her son, Thomas Toomey, of Huntsville, Texas; her sister, Vicki Lathery, of Germanton, North Carolina; her brother, Thom Summey, of Yadkinville, North Carolina; and her brother-in-law, Chris Toomey, of Beaumont, Texas. Lynne is also survived by her grandchildren, Amanda Gibson, Ben Gibson, Cole Toomey, Kylie Toomey, Dustin Toomey, and Savannah Toomey; her great-grandchildren, Lauren Gibson, Kailey Wells, and Everett Wells; as well as her nieces and nephew, Jon and his wife, Dawn, Brinkley and her husband, Ryan, and Lizzie and her husband, Andrew, all of North Carolina. Lynne joins her parents, Reverend Tom Summey and Fran Summey, and her in-laws, Bill Lathery and Darlene Summey, in peaceful rest.
Lynne loved spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved dog, Suzi. Prior to her vision loss, she enjoyed dancing and summer trips back to North Carolina. In recent years, she treasured her weekly Friday ritual with her beautician, Shelby, followed by lunch with her longtime friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society.
A celebration of Lynne’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024, at The Anchor, 6655 Highway 105, Beaumont. Cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.

Celebration of Life
The Anchor Church
- 6655, Highway 105, Beaumont, TX, 77708,
- November 23, 2024
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Committal
Broussard’s Crematorium
- 5150, Stivers Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77705,
I am so sorry for your loss, Shannon. I worked with your mother for many years and thought so much of her. All my prayers for you and your family.
Words can’t express the sadness that we feel for your loss. She became a friend to us through you Shannon What a beautiful ladie inside and out. Boy could she make us laugh. A pure heart of gold. Our thoughts and heart are with you. Love the Miller’s
Sending my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lynne Haynes. She was a dear friend that I had the pleasure of working with for so many years. After retirement we continued friends enjoying trips with coworkers, long lunches with Mexican food. She will be sorely missed for her generosity, her friendly and outgoing attitude, her warm smile and laugh.
I worked with Lynne many years ago at the Welfare Department. She’s such a kind hearted lady. So sorry to hear about her passing. My condolences to her family.