Jeannie Opal Walker Haney

Jeannie Opal Walker Haney was born in Decatur County Tennessee on February
12, 1940, to the late Ineasy Walker and Lige Walker. Jeannie was the youngest of
7 Children. Her siblings are the late Jessie May Webb, the late James Walker, the
late Ruby Tatum, the late George Walker, the late Yokely Earl Walker, and the late
Charles Billie Walker.
Our Mother accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at Mt. Carmel Missionary
Baptist Church in Decatur County Tennessee. She was a graduate of Crowder
High School in Parsons Tennessee and was responsible for having Bishop J. O.
Patterson Sr. the Presiding Prelate of the Church of God and Christ speak at her
class graduation. Jeannie Haney was later accepted to Lane College in Jackson
Tennessee. During her stay at Lane College, she became a proud Delta Sigma
Theta Incorporated member. Mom graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Chemistry in 1963. While at Lane College she met Charles A. Haney,who was also
a Lane graduate. The two were married in May of 1966 at Temple Church of God
and Christ in Parsons, Tennessee which was Jeannie’s home church. Two boys
were born into this union: Charles Anthony “Chuck” (Veda) Haney and David
Carlos Haney (Hollye Chambers).
Our Mother was employed at the Henry County General Hospital and was the first
African-American in the field of Medical Technology in Paris Tennessee. She was
later employed at East Wood Clinic for over 30 years where she earned the position
of laboratory supervisor. In addition to her work in the medical field, Mom played
the piano and directed choirs for many years in various churches. Her dedication to
the church was remarkable and she was not only known for her piano playing, but
also for her singing and participation in various church functions throughout the
years. In addition to her two boys, she leaves to cherish her precious memory of
three beloved grandchildren: Charles Array Annias Haney, Cianna Elegance
Haney, and Jonathan Aidan Haney. She also leaves our dear Aunt Frances and a
host of Nieces, Nephews dear Friends, Brothers, and Sisters in Christ.
Our Mother's words: "No matter what! Always remember, that everything is
going to be alright! God is in control! He always has been and He always will be!”
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude
Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.