Funeral services for 66-year-old Gaye Upton Haynes, of Hopkinsville, will be held Sunday afternoon, July 9, at 2:30, at First Christian Church in Hopkinsville.
Visitation will begin Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at the church.
Dogwood Funeral & Cremations of Hopkinsville is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Haynes passed away at 9:43 a.m. on June 30, 2023, at her residence in Hopkinsville.
A native of Fulton, Kentucky she was born on April 17, 1957, the daughter of Avery Guy Upton, Jr. and Eva Faye Williamson Upton. She met and married Lou Haynes, Jr. who preceded her in death. She later married Pablo Sanchez, III who also preceded her in death. After graduating high school Gaye attended college and received her Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. She was a teacher in the state of Georgia until she retired. She was also the former owner of Fulton Furniture Company and was a member of the Christian County League of Women Voters.
Survivors include her son: Nick Haynes (Kayla) of Paducah, Kentucky; daughter: Jaye Ellen Haynes of Nashville, Tennessee; sister: Sharon Upton Byrd (Gene) of Fulton, Kentucky; grandchildren: Charley Faye Haynes; Dawson Haynes; and Gavin Haynes; niece: Jenna Lynch (Jared) of Mayfield, Kentucky; nephew: Kevin Byrd (Laura) of Fulton County, Kentucky. She is also survived by two furry children, her cats Rudy and Blu Sanchez.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to First Church of Hopkinsville.
