Vashti C. Haynes Obituary
The family of Vashti C. Haynes of Brooklyn, New York announces her passing on August 24, 2026. Vashti, born on May 25, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Vashti C. Haynes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Evelyn Kellman and Livingston Kellman. She is survived by: her children, Terry Kellman Sr., Joanna Kellman and Melissa J. Haynes; her grandsons, Terry Kellman Jr., Akeem Breedy Kellman, Michael Livingston Kellman-Lashley and Tyre Kellman; her great grandchildren, Winter Rose Kellman and Leilani Terry Kellman; her daughter-in-law Frances Cheatham Kellman; and her siblings, Shirley "Boy Blue" McCaskie, Veronica Bent, Erlene McCaskie Richardson, Willaby "Judy" Blackman, Jefferson Kellman, Rudolph Kellman, Magdalena "Maggie" Kellman, Frances Kellman, Hal McCaskie and Cauline. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the St. Leonard's Anglican Church (763 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221). A Mass was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the same location.
