Deinna Gail Haynes, 68, of Lampasas, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on August 15, 2026, in Killeen, Texas, following post-surgery complications.

Deinna was born on October 26, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to Harvey Lee Karber and Annette Hetzel Karber. The middle child of three sisters and a singer at heart Deinna went on to earn her cosmetology license from beauty college, and in her early adult years, shared seven years of marriage with Ted Tarver, with whom she welcomed her first two children, Kristi Scott and Jacob Tarver. Later, in Houston, Texas, she married her devoted husband, Mark Haynes whom previously had three children Brian and Kenneth Haynes, and Kristen Reynolds (Haynes). Together they had Daniel Haynes and shared 34 wonderful years of marriage together, building a blended family life of faith, love, and fun.

Known fondly as DeeDee, Mama, or Mimi, she was remembered for her vibrant spirit, loud laughter, and love for bright colors, turquoise, and glittery jewelry. She loved singing, dancing, crafting, and socializing with her neighbors and grandchildren. Above all, she lived her life putting family first right after Jesus.

Deinna was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Lee and Annette Hetzel Karber, her granddaughter, Vallerie Tarver, her grandparents Dorthy Poe and John and Eunice Karber.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Mark Haynes; her sisters, Nancy Sarria and Kaylah Zufall (husband Ben); Formerly Ted Tarver (married 7 years); her children, Kristi Scott, Jacob Tarver (Sabrina), Brian Haynes (Amber), Kenneth Haynes (Katie), Kristen Reynolds (Jamie), and Daniel Haynes; her goddaughter, Crystal Faith Geiger; 12 grandchildren, Charissa (with great-grandson Heath), Carlee, Jordan (with great-grandson Xavier), Nathan, Matthew, Alyssa, Nicole, Jeremy, Isaac, Krissy, Hannah, and Harper; along with many honorary children, grandchildren, and many friends at the Estates of Lampasas, and her dog Max. 

A Life well loved service: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 2:00 PM at Hill Country Fellowship (200 Houston Clinton Dr, Burnet, TX 78611). Officiating will be Rusty Russey.