JERRY MAE MATTHEWS HAYNES

Jerry Mae Matthews Haynes entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the age of 78. She was a native of Gibson, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Jerry was a graduate of Southern University, and a retired educator of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Beloved daughter of the late Walter Matthews and Willie Mae Matthews. Sister of the late Delores Beamer, Elmira Matthews Short, and John Matthews III.  Loving godmother of Elizabeth Perry, whom she loved as a daughter.  Aunt of Joel and Jamie Short, Mark Beamer, and the late Hadajji Short and Tejuan Short. Devoted cousin of Edward Thomas; also survived by her devoted friends Darlene McKinnies, Athene Dehart, and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery, 9820 Nine Mile Point Rd. West Westwego, LA on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:00a.m.  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED.  IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.