Tonda Suzanne Haynes
July 19, 1974 ~ May 5, 2000
Resided in:
Fallbrook, CA
Miss Haynes was born in Conway, SC, and was a 1992 graduate of La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, NM, where she was a member of the National Slavic Honor Society. While in Albuquerque she was a member of Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a 1996 graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a Certificate in Substance Abuse. At Texas Tech she was named to the Dean’s List and was a member of the Miller Girls Service Organization. She was a member of the Seguin, TX, Lions Club. More recently she attended Fallbrook Presbyterian Church and worked in telecommunication sales as well as outside sales.
Surviving are her mother, Beth Trantham Mudie and her husband Chas Mudie of Fallbrook, CA; her father, Ronald Eugene Haynes and his wife Luan Haynes of Hudson, FL; two sisters, April Masters and her husband Chris, and Dawn Mudie, all of Austin, TX; and by her paternal grandmother, Connie Abrams of Fletcher.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Rev. Neill Shaw officiating. Burial will be at Cane Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ron Haynes, Chas Mudie, Tom Haynes, David Haynes, Jack Creasman and Chris Masters.
Her family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation, 414 13th Street, Suite 700, Oakland, CA 94612, or to the Tonda Haynes Scholarship Fund, c/o Elaine Watkins, 992 Old Fort Road, Fairview, NC 28730.
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Dear Beth: It is very hard to believe it has been five years. I share your loss and pain. Tonda is in a much better place, where there is no pain. May God bring you everlasting comfort.
Tonda was a beautiful girl full of energy and happiness who touched the lives of all who were lucky enough to know her. I willl miss Tonda and words cannot express the sorrow I feel over the loss of such a wonderful friend.
My Prayers are with Tonda’s Family and Friends who suffered such a great loss at such a young age. God Bless
Tonda and I were at Texas Tech together and Jaime Cate (Hurt) is a mutual friend. I saw Tonda at Jaime’s wedding and will always remember how beautiful she was, inside and out. My hearfelt sympathies to your family.
In Him,
Brandi Stelter
I will always remember Tonda’s bright smile. She always made me laugh. What an inspiration to be around through her illness, always so strong. She will be greatly missed.
I will remember Tonda for her quick wit and outgoing nature. She had such a knack for making those around her laugh and smile. My condolensces to her family.
I got to know Tonda through work. I will always remeber her smile and positive attitude. One time we floated the river and some guy was drunk and wanted to pound me She jumped in let the guy know whats up. I will miss her
Tonda was in The Seguin Sunset Lions Club with me. She was so enthusiastic and was the best ‘Sonny’ we ever had (A Lion costume worn at fundraising events). I am sure heaven received a busrt of energy upon her arrival. Cherish every memory and God Bless to the family.
Tonda was one of the most open and friendly people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Tonda’s family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember Tonda from Miller Girls. She was wonderful and friendly young lady. I was saddened to hear of her passing away. My prayers are with your family!
I was sadden to hear the news of Tonda’s death. I know her energetic spirit will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends.
I met Tonda at Texas Tech she was my by ‘Big Sis’ in Miller Girls. It was a joy to have been so close with her. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. I am truly blessed to have such a special person come into my life. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew her. She will always be in my heart and deeply missed.
I am one of Tonda’s plegde sisters from Miller Girls. Not to mention friends while she was living here in Ft. Worth. Tonda was one of those people that could really touch your heart. She brought a lot of joy and happiness to my life and others. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I knew Tonda from Texas Tech, Miller Girls and I want to convey my deepest sympathy for your loss.
She was an extraordinary, beautiful person, inside and out. She will be deeply missed and
you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She was someone who could always get a smile of ya and was always a bundle of energy. She will be missed dearly.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. She was someone who could always get a smile of ya and was always a bundle of energy. She will be missed dearly.
Tonda’s family and friends are in my prayers. I was a Miller Girl with Tonda at Texas Tech University. Tonda was a wonderful person who I will always remember as the tall beautiful blonde with a smile on her face at all times! We will miss you deeply Tonda!
Love,
Amanda Loeffler Juren
Miller Girl Pledge Class 1994
An angel has risen! Tonda was a beautiful young women who blessed us all with her vibrant personality and has touched us all in her death. A friend that we now will carry with us in our hearts till we one day reunite. With love, Toni, Lisa and Kyle Kitchens
A child of God…Patient in her illness…Dependant on the Lord for her care…To the end striving to bring those around her to an understanding of God’s grace
With our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you, Chas and family.
Love you
I met Tonda at Texas Tech and
was lucky to say that Tonda
was my friend. I will truly
miss her energetic spirit. My
thoughts and prayers go out to
all her family and friends.
Trust that our Lord is giving you great peace and assurance that we will all be together again.
Our prayers and thoughts will continue with you!
Keith and Agnes
Please accept my condolences in this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong.
I just wanted to send condolences to the Mudie family. I am a past Reno Air Flight Attendant (now AA) and knew Chas from working together. I heard the news yesterday and was saddened greatly for the family’s loss. I send my love and am praying for the family to get through this rough time.
Sincerely
Leslie Reynolds
Chas & Beth
My sincere condolences. We feel for your loss.
Beth,Chas, our deepest sympathy is with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and heal your grief.
Deepest sorrow for your trajec loss.
I knew Tonda from working with her in Fort Worth. She was a great friend and a terrific person. She always saw the best in everyone and in life. I will miss her more than words can ever express. My very heart felt sympathy to her family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tonda’s pragmatic and determined approach to her illness and life was amazing and an inspiration. We didn’t know her for as long as so many others, or for as long as we would have liked, but she has made a lasting impression.
I will always remember her ‘Is it a brain tumour? Then get over it!’ I enjoyed her humour and the time I spent with her in October. I only wish it could have been longer.
Little Tonda was named after my mom, Tonda Morgan White. I love all of you!
Tonda and I were best friends from the day we met at Texas Tech, through Miller Girls, Tech graduation, and today. She had a unique way of opening your hearts and minds to new things. She and her family will always be in my heart and mind. I love and miss you TondaBear.
Beth — Just heard your sad news and my heart breaks for your loss. I know He comforts you, but that doesn’t make you miss her any less. I was just looking at old pictues and remembering how alike my little Holly and your little Tonda were. You were always such a wondeful mom and I’m not surprised that she grew into such a beautiful and much loved young woman. Know that we are praying for you.
I didn’t know Tonda, but I’m a good friend of Pat and Jack’s and wanted to express my condolences.
To Tonda’s Family we extend our deepest sympathy. We never had the privilege of knowing Tonda, however prayed often for her. May God’s loving arms wrap tightly around you, and in spite of your sorrow, may you find solace in the fact that Tonda is now pain free, and enjoying the tender love and friendship of her Heavenly Father. I Corinthians 15: 49-58. Marv and Marion Shuck, Deacons at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church.
My deepest sympathy to all of Tonda’s family. Tonda was a very courageous girl, she showed such strength even when she was very ill. It was an honor and a privilege to have known her, although it was for a very brief time.
We would like to extend our sympathies to the Haynes Family. We were friends with Tonda in college, and unfortunately, just received word of her passing. We are very sorry for your loss. Tonda was a lot of fun to hang out with, and would frequently come to my band’s performances around town, even being one of the few who would actually dance!. She will be missed.
Jamie & Amy Sanders
We remember Tonda being outside your home, working on her bike or on the truck with Chas. We miss having her next door.
Beth,
I think it’s safe to say that one of the most comforting feelings one can have when in a new city and school is finding that very first friend. Having someone to take you in and show you the ropes can truly make all the difference in the world. Fortunately for Pamela and me, Tonda was in fact our very first friend in Albuquerque. I’ll forever remember her kindness, and will continue to always make special effort to include the ‘new’ person in her honor.
Please know you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Todd W. Kirby
11204 Country Club, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
To Tonda’s family…
We want you to know that our thoughts
and prayers are with you during this
difficult time. Tonda was definitely a
special friend to us. Her energy and
humor will be greatly missed. It is
often so difficult to understand God’s
plan in each of our lives. Our prayer
for your family is for an overwhelming
sense of comfort and peace as well as
the daily reminder of Tonda’s beautiful
smile shining down on us. Though our time
with Tonda was short, her memory will forever
be in our hearts. God bless & keep you and
your family.
Love,
Misti & Tim Barron
I have special memories from knowing Tonda in Albuquerque, but I will never forget the night she came to my dorm room my freshman year at Texas Tech. At that moment, God knew that I needed an encouraging word and bright smile. All four years, the encouragment never stopped and the smiles never faded. She was a blessing in my life and will be greatly missed.
Beth and Chas…your Faith is a wonderful example. My prayers are with you.
For a ‘twirpie little sister’, this Gal had a GRIP on life and what was important: God. There is hope in knowing the goodbyes she and I gave each other, were not really goodbyes, but ‘GODbyes’. We will see her again, and OH what a feeling that is!
Melinda, aka JS
Tonda was a sweetheart who touched a very special part of my life. I’ll miss her.
Dear Beth & Chas, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.If Tonda was like you Beth, she was a wonderful girl.
Love,
Mary
Tonda had a spirit that was so fresh and wonderful to be around. We only knew each other for a short period of time, but I felt as if I had known her all my life. My prayers are always with her family.
When I first met Tonda she lived next door to me in Albuquerque. She was about 9 or 10. I was a newly-wed, no children then. She would come over and visit, a very sweet child. We both loved animals and each of us had a cat and a dog so we’d talk about the funny or goofy things the ‘fuzzballs’ had done lately. She was a great introduction and primer to the child I would have later.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Beth and Chas and their extended family.
BJ and Bill; Doug and Karin; Scott, Lori and Erin; Joel and Karin
God selected a beautiful flower for His garden.
My sincere condolences for your loss.
David
Beth,
It was good to see you of late,we can truly say we know what you’re going through, our Jeff died in 1984. May God give you the strength as he did us to get through the rest of your life. G/F
We miss Tonda and her warm smile very much. Although I had known her through April during a few meetings in our teens, it was really nice to get to know her even better when she lived in Central Texas. She was a wonderful sister to April and Dawn, and a good friend. Our sympathy goes the entire family on your loss.
I remember years ago when you visited here when Tonda was about four and she and Anna Ree played in the sandbox
I am so sorry, and I didn’t know until I rec’d your Christmas letter. I am so thankful for your faith and that your strength comes from almighty God. He gives us such comfort and peace in times like these.
I remember the great time we all had in Las Vegas when Tonda and Beth came on a trip Chas and I flew together just after Tonda’s 21st Birthday. Tonda was so happy and full of life. Quite an inspiration for me to be able to share that special time with her and her family. God Bless and Godspeed Tonda!
Chas & Beth,
There are no words that we can say to ease your pain. May the spirit of God give you peace and may His love fill your hearts.
God Bless You!
In Him,
Richard & Sonia Galvan
Beth, to say that this ‘takes my breath away,’ is so inadequate. Knowing Tonda’s Mother, Beth, 45 years ago in high school and then to see a picture of such a beautiful child and to know Tonda was our Beth Trantham’s child makes the heart feel like it is breaking.
‘Our sweet Beth’ is enduring a loss that is indescribable. Beth, with your faith, I know that ‘the day’? when there will be a grand reunion and no more parting, gives you peace and strength.
I am honored Beth that you shared Tonda’s life with me. ‘Our Beth’? of ACR, 1965, did not deserve such a loss. May God’s mercy and grace continue to be with you Beth until that homecoming that is going to ‘right all the wrongs,’? give joy to the brokenhearted and we will never have to leave our loved ones again.
I am so sorry, Beth, that this beautiful child, Tonda, was taken by a horrid disease. I love you Beth and I will continue to pray for your strength ‘until that day.’?
With much love to you, Beth, and all who are still missing Tonda, Dianne Burleson Phillips
Dear Beth, Thank you for sharing about your daughter, Tonda. I am deeply touched to know you, her beloved Mother, and to see the image of your daughter. She lived with vitality and love and touched so many in her lifetime. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you’re welcoming a tiny granddaughter soon, let me know all about her! With love, Nicole Becker