Sophia Signe Anderson Haynes, 91, passed away March 1, 2010, surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. March 6 at the First Presbyterian Church of Penn Yan. The service will be followed by a luncheon reception.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Penn Yan Manor - Live Music Activity, 655 N. Liberty St., Penn Yan, or to the First Presbyterian Church of Penn Yan.
Sophia was born in Brooklyn and developed close friends in a number of places she called home, including Long Island, Keuka Park, and Sun City West, Ariz.
While growing up near the ocean, Sophia enjoyed clamming, swimming and socializing at the beach. She was an accomplished artist, particularly in ink drawings and sketches. She also enjoyed playing the piano, singing, Bridge and playing slot machines.
Fashion design, sewing and knitting were her creative passions.
While living in Arizona for 25 years, she gave her time and money to a nursing home serving the Native American population. She befriended a multiple-amputee resident and they shared the love of art.
Sophia is survived by her son, Harvey (Heath) Haynes, a daughter, Nancy (Jack) Halteman, a son-in-law, Bill Turner, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey Haynes and her daughter, Cheryl Turner.
