Juanita M. Haynes

Juanita M. Haynes, age 68, of Meriden, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Juanita was born November 2, 1953 in Topeka the daughter of Jack and Patricia (Fleer) DeGraff.  She graduated from Highland Park High School.  She married William “Chris” Haynes May 26, 1972 in Topeka.  Juanita worked for the state of Kansas for over 17 years.  She was a member of the Citizen Band Pottawatomie Tribe.  Juanita is survived by her husband of over 49 years, Chris Haynes; four sons, Buddy Haynes of Topeka, Adam (Lori) Haynes of Meriden, Timothy Haynes of Topeka and Anthony Haynes of Meriden; two brothers, Terry Fleer and Jackie Fleer, both of Topeka; two sisters, Cheryl Sanders of Meriden and Marcia Cope of California and six grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Hickman.  Juanita enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, traveling in recent years and fishing.  She loved working with her flowers in the yard and shopping with her grandkids.  She is also survived by her dog, Rosebud.

A memorial gathering will be Thursday evening, January 13, 2022 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home.