Zelda "Tamborine Lady" Haines

On Monday, July 4, 2016, God in His Infinite Wisdom called Zelda J. Haines to receive her reward. Zelda, the daughter of the late Robert and Lucille Haines, was born September 7, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland where she lived until that glorious evening when she entered into eternal rest. She attended School #453 and graduated from Carver Vocational School where she learned to be a seamstress. Back in the day, she made clothes for herself as well as others. Zelda held many jobs; she has always been an independent person. Shortly after being employed with the Acme Pad Company, she earned the nickname of “100 Dollar a Day Woman,” because of her skills for producing over the quota. She was making more money than some of the employees that had been there for years. Zelda was truly a dedicated worker. She remained at Acme Pad for a number of years before moving into the health care system at Maryland General Hospital where she was employed as an Environmental Service Worker. Working there with her jovial personality, she left a profound impression on the staff and co-workers. She worked at Maryland General Hospital for five years before her health took its toll on her. Only those who have heard her testimony know what her illness cost her, but she never complained; she just kept on being Zelda. Zelda never married nor had any biological children, but she loved and cherished her nieces and nephews, cousins and other children as if they were her own. She had six younger cousins who she affectionately called “The Brady Bunch”. She enjoyed travelling, singing, dancing and playing the tambourine (as we all know!). Zelda has been playing the tambourine for over fifty years. It was her signature – she is infamously known as “The Tambourine Lady”. Wherever she went, no matter where she went, someone would recognize her and call out “looking good Tambourine Lady”. Zelda was an advent sports fan, specifically Football and Baseball. She absolutely loved the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles. Every Sunday doing football season, Zelda would be cheering on her Ravens; indoors or outdoors, win or lose, “Our Girl” was always making a joyful noise. Her favorite saying was “On Sunday, the Lord comes first and then my Ravens!” Zelda also loved to cook and feed everyone. When family and friends gathered, we could be sure she would show up with a strawberry shortcake from scratch, a pan of baked chicken, and her famous potato salad. For someone who didn’t drive, Zelda always got to wherever she wanted to or needed to be, pouring out spiritual guidance to many. She was truly a people person who enjoyed herself wherever she went. Over the years, Zelda had attended many churches, but had never made one her home. Through the encouragement of her God-mother and member (Sis. Mae Crowder), she came to New Psalmist Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Walter Scott Thomas, Sr. She joined on her first day of attendance over 30 years ago and became involved in the church ministry almost immediately. Sister Haines joined the Chapel Choir and later the Wednesday Bible Class & Intercessory Prayer Ministry where she served faithfully. Zelda loved the Lord and she loved her church family. Her faithful service and legacy of 30 years speaks volumes of her commitment and dedication. “Family Farewell” Your Precious Memory is Our Keepsake with which we will never part – For Our Loss is God’s Gain, Our Father now has you safely on His keeping, but we have you Forever in Our Hearts. Zelda leaves to cherish her memory: A devoted Niece Tywanda (Barbette) Morton; Nieces Tynita & Miagra Haines and Terry Powell (York, PA); Nephews Tony & Michael Powell; First Cousin Mary Smith; Cousins

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Zelda "Tamborine Lady" Haines

September 7, 1943 - July 4, 2016