Melba Haynes Obituary
We bid farewell to Melba Haynes of Ada, Oklahoma, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 13, 2025 at the age of 89. Melba touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Haynes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Starr and Nellie Davis Starr; her husband Robert Haynes; her son Robert Haynes; and her siblings, Gary Starr, Don Starr, Wanda Dohrman, Bobbie Webb and Shirley Starr.
She is survived by: her sons, Rodney Haynes (Sherry) of Ada and Steven Haynes (Marlene) of Ada; her sister-in-law Denise Haynes of Ada; her brothers, James Starr of Oklahoma City and Danny Starr of Ft. Smith, AR; and her grandchildren, Heather Haynes, Cody Haynes, Tyler Haynes, Weston Haynes, Caitlyn Haynes, Kristin Haynes, Shawna Senkel, Rhonda Willis, Kim Massey and Ryan Haynes. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 15th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Criswell Funeral Home (815 E Arlington St, Ada, OK 74820). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel (815 E Arlington St, Ada, OK 74820).
