Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For LaTanya W. Billups

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Latanya Walker Billups 58, of Martinsville, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest. She was born in Virginia on May 12, 1964, the daughter of Roxie Noel Walker, and the late Curtis Leroy Walker. In addition to her father, Latanya was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Walker.

Latanya was a 1982 graduate of Martinsville High School. After graduating from high school, Latanya furthered her education by receiving her associate degree from St. Augustine University, and later she received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Averett University in 2010. Latanya was employed by the Martinsville City Public School System. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Martinsville. She was a former member of the Martinsville/Henry County volunteer rescue squad.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Roxie Noel Walker of Martinsville, VA; three sons, Marcus Walker of Cornelius, NC, Sam Walker of Collinsville, VA, and Andre Harrison of Richmond, VA; one sister, Sherry Johnson of Richmond, VA; one brother, Curtis Orlando Walker of Martinsville, VA; several grandchildren; one aunt, Lillie Mae Ross; one uncle, Daniel Noel; partner in crime, Robin Hairston; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Brother Darren Martin, Eulogist. Burial will follow at the Walker Family Cemetery, Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of her mother, Roxie Walker, 710 Ailcie St., Martinsville.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.

Guest Book

Rest in peace till we meet again

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Ms. Roxie we are so sorry for your loss! We love and continue to keep you in our prayers. LaTanya was a beautiful person whose light shined bright.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Ann, Pete, Trimette and the boys.

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Know that you were and will always be giving love and inspiring joy.Keep flying around in heaven an earths.From the neighborhood that you and i first met in life.And i loved you in life and i love still.i know i left home early in life.Though i cherish the memories that we shared growing up together because we were family.Rest In Power..Until we meet again.

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Roxie and Family of LaTanya W. Billups. Sympathy and Prayers as you celebrate the transition of your beloved, LaTanya. Cherish the memories. Marguerite W. Wilson and Tim Witcher

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So sorry for your loss. Nicole Moore

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Sending condolences during this time of loss. Gladys King

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Tanya, without a doubt always put her interest aside when it came to others. Jehovah, please comfort this family in this time of the end. Its soon that you're going to allow the four winds to be released upon the earth with catastrophic events to follow. A theocratic government will be formed and therefore the things now will things of the past. No sickness and death, no evil doers. Mankind will be able to live together in true peace and security. Please impress upon the Walker Family to keep their eyes upon the prize. We may mourn together in grief but soon we will hopefully celebrate together in life abundantly. Our heartfelt prayers go out to the family at this time with a message of hope. The Mitchell Family.

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Roxie, you are such a strong woman. Your faith has encouraged me. We are strengthened by Jehovah God's promise of the resurrection. As Tanya is just simply resting and will be awakened again. We look forward to this loving promise. May you continue enduring with the great support you have. Just around the corner. Love you so much, Brooke

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Roxie, I know how you feel for your lost. You will see her again. We love and support you always. Stay strong. The Shelton Family ❤

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Ms. Billups was a nice, caring and a hardworking person. She was highly devoted to MCPS. She was an amazing secretary. She worked with the boosters and the band. She will be missed. Now she is resting from her labor. May God continue to bless, keep and comfort the family during this transitional time. -Debbie Griggs-Vaughn

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So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. The Gravley and Toliver family.

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To be absent from the body, is to be present with our LORD...Sending my deepest sympathy to your precious family, may GOD comfort each of you from this day & the days to come, in the name of Jesus... Cleo B. Scott

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Sending the family my deepest condolences, may GOD continue to strengthen you all during this time of bereavement, in the name of Jesus 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Condolences to the Walker and Billups families. LaTonya was a soft spoken, kind hearted person and she will be missed. Carlissa R. Brooks-Ashley

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My deepest condolences to the Walker and Billups family. LaTanya was a beautiful spirited and gentle loving woman. To know her was to love her. LaTanya you will truly be miss by many!

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Sorry for your loss.

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Courtney Holland

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I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I just saw you and Robin earlier this month. I pray that your family finds comfort in the loving and comforting hands of the Lord. Rhonda Hairston

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My condolences to the family. Sorry for your lost. LaTanya was a beautiful person, and she will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace. To her mom and children, May each of you find comfort during this difficult time and may you seek healing in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Terrie Williamson Stovall

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My prayers and condolences goes to the entire family

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I can't believe that I'm hearing this. Tanya was my neighbor, a second mom, a coach, and a the best person ever. She never judge or looked down on you. This one hit home. Sam, Marcus, Roxie and Danny. I'm so so sorry for your lost.

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To Lillie and the entire family, you all have our prayers during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

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LaTanya was a jewel to the Martinsville City Schools and to everyone's life that she touched. If only there were something that friends could say or do. Some way they might express their thoughts and help to comfort you. And yet, perhaps, just knowing that there are those who care Will help, at least in some small way, to ease the loss you bear. When disaster strikes, we tend to want God to immediately make everything better. But God gives us the faith to endure and grow. Suffering produces endurance knowing that we can encourage each other to keep trusting God in hard times. My prayers and love to the family. Officer Coretha Gravely Martinsville Police Department

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We are Sorry to hear of your Loss, We pray that God's Peace will Surround and Comfort you doing your Season of Grief. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

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AS long as hearts remember As long as hearts still care We do not part with those we love They are with us everywhere. We had some fun at the Rescue squad. She was a good friend. Pray that you have comfort and strenght. She will give you !nything you need I love tanya and the things we did. R I P latanya we love you but God loved you best

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😭... I'm surely going to miss you, Lady... it doesn't seem real that you won't be at school anymore.. I will miss our little talks, your smiling face, but know that you will remain in my heart forever, My Friend. Love you dearly. RIP, Sweet Lady

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I will miss seeing ypu tanya looking to the time when we will be reunited in Jehovah's promise of a new world

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Roxie, Daniel and your entire family you have our heartfelt sympathy. Willie Mae and Peter Harris

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My friend I will miss you so much we have had some good times at the Rescue Squard and I will forever think of you as my friend. Thank you for being in my wedding and for all the times we had our heart to heart talks.Praying for the family and just remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.

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My condolences to the family

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May your soul rest in peace.

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My prayers and condolences to the family. Ms billups was my band instructor and i learned a lot from her. She was truly the best teacher ever and she will be greatly missed by many

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My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family especially Andre. I met Ms. Billups while interning at the middle school then when we were in NSBE. She was such a great lady with a lot of spunk. She will truly be missed.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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