Celebrating the life of
Jill D. Haynie
July 30, 1960 - September 06, 2014
TYBEE ISLAND – Jill D. Haynie passed away September 6, 2014.
Born in Savannah on July 30, 1960 she attended Windsor Forest High School and The Savannah College of Art and Design. Throughout the years she lived and worked in many places but always returned, not to Savannah, but to her beloved Tybee Island where she spent about fifteen years of her life. For the past six years she ran a successful, small, home based business at the beach.
Survivors include her mother, Linda Mincey Herbst, brother, Craig A. Haynie and sister-in-law Kimberlee, two nieces, Gabrielle Haynie and Savannah Haynie, a nephew, Robert “Augie” Haynie, aunts and uncles, cousins, extended family members and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father Emmett A. “Buddy” Haynie and maternal grandmother Gertrude T. Mincey.
Jill will surely be remembered for her incredible courage and tenacity as she battled uphill against cancer for the past three years. When diagnosed many did not know how sick she was- her choice – she wanted business as usual and stayed active up until June of this year. She loved to travel and was able to make several memorable trips even during her illness. She was very social, never meeting a stranger, and was always available for “happy hour” with her beach family. Her smile, outgoing spirit, love, and laughter will always be remembered by those who knew her.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. preceded by a visitation beginning at 4:00 p.m., at Fox & Weeks Islands Chapel, 4605 Highway 80 East, Whitemarsh Island.
In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Islands Feral Cat Project, 28 Twelve Oaks, Savannah, GA 31410, Save-A-Life, Inc., P.O. Box 16730, Savannah, GA 31416, or St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundation – Survivorship Fund, 5353 Reynolds St., Savannah, GA 31405.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
So very sorry for your loss...
- Mike Fields, Pooler, Ga.
Linda, we were so sorry to hear about Jill. We have lost contact with you over the years, but remember all of your family with great fondness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Linda and Bill Geriner, Savannah, Ga
Jill had such a beautiful, fun spirit and a true inspiration to us all. Tybee won't be the same without her. Blessings
- Natalie Gordon, Tybee is, Ga
Jill was a special lady. She lived her life to the fullest. I always had a good time when we were together. My prayers go out to all her family and friends. She will truly be missed. I bet she is having the most wonderful time with her Dad right now.
- Debbie Shuman, Savannah, GA
I will miss that sly and seductive smile of hers. Always had a good word to say when I saw her.
- Roy Swindelle, Savannah, Ga
I am so sorry for your loss. Jill fought a tough battle and will be missed by all.
- Chancy Mitchell, Tybee Island , GA
I really miss my dear friend. My life is better because she was in it. She will always be in my heart. ??
- MaryAnn Smith, Tybee Island, GA
Even though I haven't seen Jill in years my memories of her will always remain with me. Jill was such a sweet and giving person. She always the same everyday. Always a smile on her face in every room she entered. Prayers to the family and friends....
- Lynne Henley Stevens, Savannah, Ga
Missing you already BFF.
- Sandy Matt, Fairfax Station, VA
I would like to express my sympathy to your family for the loss of your dear loved one. As promised at Revelation 21:4, sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past. May this and the many other promises in the Bible continue to comfort your family.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Jill was my friend for 38 years. When I was a teenager, I looked up to her. As an adult, I was in awe of her. Jill was a true "one of a kind". There will never be anyone like her. Bye for now my friend.
- Kathy Fairchild, Richmond Hill, GA
Jill was my friend for 38 years. When I was a teenager, I looked up to her. As an adult, I was in awe of her. Jill was a true "one of a kind". There will never be anyone like her. Bye for now my friend.
- Kathy Fairchild, Richmond Hill, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends of Jill. She will always be remembered for the wonderful woman she was. RIP my friend until we meet again.
- Julie Beasley-Deason, Newington, Ga.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends of Jill. She will always be remembered for the wonderful woman she was. RIP my friend until we meet again.
- Julie Beasley-Deason, Newington, Ga.
Linda, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Jill was one of the bravest women I know. She fought with everything in her till the end. She will be missed by many. I believe she is now at peace, no longer suffering and she and Buddy will now be together to party in heaven.
- Rita Seymour, Augusta, GA
Jill has been a life-long friend. We grew up in Windsor Forest across the street from each other. Her heart was as pure as her father's. I will miss her laugh and always good mood.
- Sonny & Rhonda Hambrick, Savannah, GA
So very sorry for your loss...
- Mike Fields, Pooler, Ga.
Linda, we were so sorry to hear about Jill. We have lost contact with you over the years, but remember all of your family with great fondness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Linda and Bill Geriner, Savannah, Ga
Jill had such a beautiful, fun spirit and a true inspiration to us all. Tybee won't be the same without her. Blessings
- Natalie Gordon, Tybee is, Ga
Jill was a special lady. She lived her life to the fullest. I always had a good time when we were together. My prayers go out to all her family and friends. She will truly be missed. I bet she is having the most wonderful time with her Dad right now.
- Debbie Shuman, Savannah, GA
I will miss that sly and seductive smile of hers. Always had a good word to say when I saw her.
- Roy Swindelle, Savannah, Ga
I am so sorry for your loss. Jill fought a tough battle and will be missed by all.
- Chancy Mitchell, Tybee Island , GA
I really miss my dear friend. My life is better because she was in it. She will always be in my heart. ??
- MaryAnn Smith, Tybee Island, GA
Even though I haven't seen Jill in years my memories of her will always remain with me. Jill was such a sweet and giving person. She always the same everyday. Always a smile on her face in every room she entered. Prayers to the family and friends....
- Lynne Henley Stevens, Savannah, Ga
Missing you already BFF.
- Sandy Matt, Fairfax Station, VA
I would like to express my sympathy to your family for the loss of your dear loved one. As promised at Revelation 21:4, sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past. May this and the many other promises in the Bible continue to comfort your family.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Jill was my friend for 38 years. When I was a teenager, I looked up to her. As an adult, I was in awe of her. Jill was a true "one of a kind". There will never be anyone like her. Bye for now my friend.
- Kathy Fairchild, Richmond Hill, GA
Jill was my friend for 38 years. When I was a teenager, I looked up to her. As an adult, I was in awe of her. Jill was a true "one of a kind". There will never be anyone like her. Bye for now my friend.
- Kathy Fairchild, Richmond Hill, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends of Jill. She will always be remembered for the wonderful woman she was. RIP my friend until we meet again.
- Julie Beasley-Deason, Newington, Ga.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends of Jill. She will always be remembered for the wonderful woman she was. RIP my friend until we meet again.
- Julie Beasley-Deason, Newington, Ga.
Linda, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Jill was one of the bravest women I know. She fought with everything in her till the end. She will be missed by many. I believe she is now at peace, no longer suffering and she and Buddy will now be together to party in heaven.
- Rita Seymour, Augusta, GA
Jill has been a life-long friend. We grew up in Windsor Forest across the street from each other. Her heart was as pure as her father's. I will miss her laugh and always good mood.
- Sonny & Rhonda Hambrick, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
