Ida Mae W. Haley Obituary (1939 - 2024)

Ida Mae Williams Haley, born on November 11, 1939, departed this world on December 16, 2024. Born in the small town of Benavides, Texas, to Ray and Lois Williams, Ida was the beloved matriarch of her family, Nana to all, a pillar of strength, and a beacon of unwavering love. Ida was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lois Williams, and her siblings, Lloyd Ray, Doyle "Sonny", Doris "Sis" Rhame, Gene, and Marvin "Babe" Williams. Ida is survived by the love of her lifetime, her husband of 67 years, James W Haley; her son, James Ray (Janet) Haley; daughter, Sherri Lynn (Ron) Howard; her cherished granddaughter, Shelby Gail Howard; grandson, James Robert Haley; and great-granddaughter, Rori Kathleen Haley. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Trevino Funeral Home at 2:00pm and officiated by Gary Hauk. The family would like to request that everyone wears red to the service, as it was Ida's favorite color, and it represents her love for Christmas. As we mourn the loss of Ida Haley, let us also celebrate the beautiful life she lived. We invite you to leave your memories of Ida and upload photos to the memorial page. Her spirit lives on in the love she left behind, a love that continues to inspire and guide us.