Inez Mae Haynes

Inez Mae Haynes, affectionately known as Mom, Nanny, and Aunt Inie, age 79, of Milan, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born on November 2, 1947, in Cadiz, Kentucky, to Gilbert Jackson Turner and Mathel Turner, Inez spent her life dedicated to her family and her faith. She worked as a cafeteria worker for the Milan Special School District. In her free time, Inez took great joy in decorating her home and doing yard work, creating a warm and welcoming space inside and out. She also loved camping, spending time at Kentucky Lake, and vacationing at the beach. She adored her beloved dog, Molly, who brought her endless joy and companionship. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Margie, Lura, and Nell; five brothers, Tinker, Kenneth, Doug, Gene, and Tom Neal; her daughter-in-law, Jana Haynes; and her son-in-law, John Bell.

Inez is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Vernon Ray Haynes; her son, Clifford (Patti) Haynes of Milan; her two daughters, Linda Rankin of Milan and Cindy Bell of Camden; her seven grandchildren, Devin, Matthew, Jeremy, Jorja, Heather, Jessica, and Justin; her great-grandchildren, Ella, Judd, Gywn, Nixon, Nolan, Riley, Gavin, Rendi, Jace, Logan, Landon, Gavin, and Grant; and her two great-great-grandchildren, John-Axyl and Callie. She also dearly loved her many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Hunt Funeral Home, with the funeral service immediately following. She will be laid to rest at Locust Grove Cemetery in Bradford.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Gentiva Foundation online at www.gentivahs.com

Hunt Funeral Home is proud to serve the family for Mrs. Inez Mae Haynes.