Lillian Ruth Harris Haynes was born on May 5, 1948, in Bryan, TX, as the youngest of five children born to the late Arthur and Elnora Harris. On March 23, 2026, she entered into eternal rest surrounded by family and love.

She attended public schools and completed her education in Bryan, TX. At an early age, she professed Jesus Christ as her savior and joined Roans Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a lifetime, devoted member. She retired from St. Joseph Manor in 2010. In her spare time, she loved to cook, spend time with her family, care for others, watch her favorite TV shows, play dominoes and Sudoku, sew, and make quilts and other items.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her eldest daughter, Pamela Druery, her brothers and sister-in-laws Lloyd (Charles Etta) Harris and Louis (Mary) Harris, one sister, Ruby Taylor, and a son-in-law, Oscar Cunningham, Jr.

To cherish her memory, she leaves behind: a son, Darrell Harris; two daughters, Donna Cunningham and Kristina King; one sister, Mary Druery; grandchildren: Andria Harris, Jarrod Druery, Ph.D., Arnetia Harris, Darrell Wilson, Alexis Blue, Colton Watson, Amiah Harris, Kohl Watson, Ariyah King, Alayah King, Kimberly Reed, Jerred Bishop, Brianna Antione, and Bryson Antione; 12 great-grandchildren; one nephew, Ray (Donna) Druery, Jr., one niece, Alisa Taylor; a friend of over 70 years, Margrett Archie-Taylor; and a host of extended family and friends.