Vera Sue H. Schultz

Vera Sue H. Schultz, 98, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Macon, GA. Ms. Sue as she liked to be called, was born on May 1, 1922 in Red Oak, TX, to the late W. O. Haynes Sr., and Effie L. Irwin Haynes. She was raised in East Texas, and after marriage lived in various places including El Paso, TX, Hatch and Anthony, NM, Brooksville, FL, and Scottsboro, AL, before relocating to Valdosta in 1997, where she had many cherished friends. Ms. Sue enjoyed golf, bowling, gardening and was an avid reader. Most of all she adored dancing with her beloved husband Ray. She was a member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation (VLPR) Senior Center, the Azalea Bridge Club, and Elks Lodge #728. Additionally, she was a Deacon and active member of First Christian Church of Valdosta.
Mrs. Sue is survived by her brother Joel Haynes (Brenda) of Tarzana, CA; daughters Patricia Cash, of Marietta, GA, and Betty E. Carper (Brent) of Forsyth, GA; and son-in-law, Gary Lee of Bonita Springs, FL; sons, Raymond F. Hamel, Jr. (Sherry) of Pensacola, FL, Robert A. Hamel (Nancy) of Iowa City, IA, Roger D. Hamel (Barbara) of Shertz, TX; and daughter Helene Hamel (Ryan) of Potet, TX. Ms. Sue had countless grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; as well as, innumerable nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Jesse D. Latimer and William Schultz; brothers, W.O. Haynes, Jr., J.W. Haynes, Charles E. Haynes; sisters Evelyn Cupler, Kathryn H. Morgan, Margie Haas; and daughter, Effie J. Lee, and she preceded her husband and “gift from God”, Raymond F. Hamel, Sr. in death.
A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church at a later date.