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Obituary for Julia Lee Haynes
A public viewing only for Julia will occur on
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Wood Funeral Home, Inc. 5537-39 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19131
Family private service will follow
Obituary of Mrs. Julia Lee Haynes
Julia Lee (Childs) Haynes was born May 31, 1944 in Manchester Georgia to the late Willie and Willie Mae (Weaver) Childs. Julia answered her savior’s call and made her transition from this earthly life into eternal life on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Julia was preceded in death by her husband Milton Haynes Sr., two brothers, Rayford K. Childs and Willie Gene Childs, two sisters, Anna Mae (Childs) Haynes and Diane Childs. Julia was educated in the public school system of Manchester GA. After graduating from high school, she moved to Reading PA where she met the love of her life Milton Haynes Sr. They were united in Matrimony on April 15, 1963 and soon relocated to Philadelphia to begin their life together. In June of 1972 Julia along with her husband Milton opened their own business known as Haynes Food and Variety Store in West Phila. It was the second black owned store in the neighborhood. Julia known by her neighbors as “Mrs. Haynes” or “Mom-Mom” was respected and loved throughout the neighborhood. She was known for her gentle wisdom often taking the time to talk and encourage the youth who would frequent her business. She was also known for her generosity to others like when she would sneak a few extra pieces of your favorite candy in the bags of the neighborhood children. Julia wore many hats and was known to her family by many names such as “Aunt J”, “Aunt Julia” and “Aunt Lee”. No matter which title was used it was always answered with a smile and followed by that contagious laugh that we all will surely miss especially during this time of year because Christmas was her favorite holiday. Julia leaves to cherish the memories of her life one daughter, Cynthia Haynes, one son, Milton Haynes Jr.; grandchildren, Ricky Haynes (Jazz), and Allen Watkins; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Josephine Trimble; one brother, Bert T. Childs; brother in laws, Charlie Haynes and William C. Haynes; sister in laws, Bertha Childs, Annie S. Ingram, Mary Jean Doleman, Geraldine Arrington, Earnestine Towles and Valerie Booth; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.
