Louise Bars was born to the late Randolph and Alice Jane Haywood on Oct 4, l935 in Yuma, AZ. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 13, 2025. In Cathedral City, CA.

Louise had a strong belief in Christ. She accepted Christ at an early age at Bethal AME Church in Blythe, CA. She dedicated her faith where she was a member for over 80 years. She did missionary work and was on the steward board. For the last five years due to her health, it prevented her from participating, but she was there in spirit and soul.

Louise received her education at Palo Verde Community College in Blythe, where she received her nursing degree. Louise was a dedicated nurse at Palo Verde Hospital for over 35 years until she retired.

Louise was married to Herbert Bars for 51 years until his death on Dec 9, 2011. Louise had two little boys (Jerome and Victor) when they wed. They had three daughters with their union (Paris, Delphine and Carolyn). Louise was the most caring and selfless mother. She always gave her time to anyone in need. Family was very important to her; she loved them, and we loved her. She was very much our rock and glue of the family.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Bars, her beloved parents Randolph and Auce Jane Haywood. Brothers Charles Whitfield. Raymond Haywood, Commodore Haywood, Marcel Haywood, sister Margaret Whitfield, grandson Jerome Everage Jr., and great grandson Cornell Farmer Jr.

Louise leaves left to honor her life are her children Jerome Everage (Shiela) Desert Hot Springs, CA, Victor Lewis (Cindy) Desert Hot Springs, CA, Paris Jackson San Diego, CA, Delphine Smith (Kenneth) Cathedral City, CA, Carolyn Alex (Larry) Mesa, AZ. Her beautiful sister Gearldine White. Curtis Jackson, her grandson whom she raised. Twenty-one grand, thirty-three great. Five great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Services will be held at Frye Chapel with visitation on Thursday, February 27th from 5-8:00 p.m. and funeral service on Friday, February 28th at 11:00 a.m. Committal services will follow immediately after the funeral at Palo Verde Cemetery.