Betty Sewell Haynes

Betty Sewell Haynes, age 97, passed away on August 21, 2025. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Haynes; infant son, Bradford Haynes; son-in-law, Phil Cline and grandson, Phillip Cline Jr. Betty Haynes graduated from Holt High School, Holt, Al in 1946 and went on to study accounting at the University of Alabama where she met Clyde, also a student. They were married on October 7, 1950, in Tuscaloosa. She worked in the accounting department at Gulf States Paper Co. and eventually in accounting firms in Birmingham. Finishing her degree in Education she became a math teacher and a principal. She was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, a professional education sorority. Betty was always involved in church, taught middle school Sunday School classes, a Bible study leader in Community Bible Study and several prayer groups. She enjoyed traveling with Clyde in the U.S. and overseas after retirement and volunteered with the Gideons. Since childhood she loved reading books and her Bible. Betty loved the Lord Jesus, her dear husband, her daughters and especially her grandchildren. She loved her family, her many friends and helping others with a kind heart.

Betty is survived by her two daughters Dianne Cline and Yvonne Bibby; grandchildren, Chris Cline (Kim), Ruth Bibby and Haydn Bibby (Jenna); great-grandchildren, Owen and Evan Harrison, Kellen Cline, Angela Bibby and Leo Bibby.