HELEN MARIE (SMITH) HAYNES, 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana peacefully passed away on May 28, 2018.  Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Indianapolis Allergist Dr. John T. Haynes.  Helen was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 27, 1930 to Arthur Smith and Eleanor (O’Brien) Smith and had one sister, Patricia (Smith) Beringer and one brother (now dec’d), Col. Arthur E. Smith Junior.

Helen was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and attended Broad Ripple High School before attending St. Vincent’s Hospital school of nursing and becoming an RN.  She eventually worked for two local plastic surgeons.

She married her high school sweetheart, Dr. John T. Haynes of Indianapolis, Indiana on May 22, 1956 at Christ the King Catholic church in Indianapolis.  Helen was a long time member of the Catholic church moving to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic church on West 30th street and then to St. Pius the X Parish for the last 50 years.

Helen was very active in the Indianapolis social scene through several organizations.  While serving with Starlight Musicals, which performed at the Hilton U. Brown Theater on Butler university, Helen frequently hosted the annual party at her residence in Royal Pines Estates with the visiting stars which included Liberace, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Carol Lawrence, Robert Goulet, Shirley Jones, David Cassidy and Rip Torn to name a few.  Dr. and Mrs. Haynes were also members of the first owners group of the then ABA Pacers along with other local and neighborhood residents, and hosted Pacer Parties during the ABA Championship years. Helen’s kitchen was also featured in the Indianapolis 1970s home kitchen tour as well.

Friends and family gatherings also played a major part in Helen’s life as she and Dr. Haynes would regularly host large pool parties for most major holidays and often would have 50 to over 100 guests per event.  Her home in Indianapolis was a source of great pride and she loved to share it with others.

Helen was survived by her two sons, Thomas Haynes and his wife Libby Haynes and Robert Haynes and his wife Susan Haynes.  She also had 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Addison Haynes married to Kali with their daughter Briella and son Cohen, Seth Haynes married to Jessica with their son Solomon, Keenan Haynes, Kathryn Haynes and Joseph Haynes. Helen also has two “bonus” great grandchildren Samuel and Isabella through Libby Haynes.

A graveside service will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 at 11:30am on June 14, 2018.  Flowers may be sent to Oaklawn and donations may be sent to St. Pius X Church, 7200 Sarto Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.