Ms. Margaret Dulley

Margaret Jean Haynes was born on a bright Sunday morning, February 7, 1937, in Roxton, Texas. She transitioned peacefully to heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, surrounded by her four loving children. She was the eleventh of twelve children born to Maude (Palmer) and Ivory Haynes and was the last surviving sibling. Margaret attended the Roxton Colored School, where she developed a love for sports. The Haynes family were devoted members of Rocky Ford Baptist Church. When she was nine or ten years old, the family moved to Paris, Texas. Margaret attended Baldwin Elementary School, where she became an accomplished basketball player and regularly participated in school plays. She once portrayed a wealthy woman in a school production-an experience she fondly remembered, as shetruly loved going to school. In 1952, Margaret enrolled at Gibbons High School. She played on the basketball team for four years, ran track, sang in the Choral Club, and was crowned Queen of the Heroes Ball. She later became a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, served as Sunday School secretary, and acted as a delegate to the state convention. After graduating from high school in 1956, she moved to Kansas City. Shortly after relocating, Margaret began working at a garment factory and soon joined Progressive Baptist Church. Her love for music continued as she sang in the choir-often leading the song “Going Up Yonder” - and she also assisted with the church bulletin board. Margaret worked at three area hospitals and spent ten years employed by Western Electric, now known as AT&T. She later drove a school bus for ten years and worked as a teacher’s aide. She joined Southside Church, where she sang in the choir and served as a church trustee. In addition, she taught arts and crafts and completed a floral arrangement course at Penn Valley College, after which she began designing flowers for weddings. She had a natural eye for decorating. To keep herself busy in retirement, she worked as an elevator operator at Sprint Center now known as T-Mobile Center. In 1961, Margaret married John S. Dulley. She was the proud mother of four children: Paul, Michael, Gina, and John Paul. She cherished motherhood and faithfully took her children to church and Sunday School. On weekends, she often visited her brothers and sisters, with whom she shared a close bond. Her home was frequently described as “Grand Central Station,” a gathering place that helped foster strong relationships among her children and their many cousins. She enjoyed helping organize family reunions, working on creative projects, and especially treasured time spent with her granddaughters and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maude Lee Haynes and Ivory Haynes, and her siblings: McCoy, Lillian Ruth, Sarah Lee, Charlie Lee, Ira Jane, Palmer Leroy, Opal Geraldine, Leonard Milton, Danny Clifford, Charles Edwin, and Billy Joe. Family was always Margaret’s highest priority. She often said, “You can be anything you want to be.” Those left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy include John S. Dulley, her children; Paul Haynes, Gina Love (Derrick), John Paul Dulley, all of Kansas City, and Michael Haynes (Sonja), of Dallas, Texas; her grandchildren, P’Angela Jones (Darryl), Pia Haynes, Taylor Haynes, and Morgan Haynes; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Funeral services Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Brooking Cemetery. Visitation 10:00am-11:00am at the chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Condolences May be shared on our website.

Ms. Margaret Dulley

February 7, 1937 - January 28, 2026