On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Annie Bernice Hairston 96, of Stoney Mountain Rd., Martinsville, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at the home of her daughter. She was born in Virginia on January 2, 1927, the daughter of Elias Hodge and Lucy J. Gravely Hodge. In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. Hairston, one son, Kenneth Hairston, one daughter, Virginia Hairston, three sisters, Gloria Maureen Turner, Nancy Mays, and Frankie Moore, and four brothers, James Stafford Hodge, Reverend Ulysses Grant Hodge, John Edward Hodge, and David Hodge.
Annie was an avid supporter of Morning Star Holy Church, and she retired from American Furniture Company after many years of service.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Sharon H. Toney (Ronnie), and Carol J. Perkins both of Martinsville, VA; four sons, Timothy D. Hairston (Anna Doris) of Oxon Hills, MD, David E. Hairston of Richmond, VA, Douglas M. Hairston (Lorraine) of Martinsville, VA, and Leslie N. Hairston of Axton, VA; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Rita J. Hairston of Martinsville, VA;one dauhter-in law, Lucy Hairston; two sister-in-laws, Margaret Eggleston and Shirley J. Hairston and a host of other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at Morning Star Holy Church, 2839 Stoney Mountain Rd., Martinsville, VA with Reverend Tyler C. Millner, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ronnie Toney, 516 Stoney Mountain Rd., Martinsville, VA.
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To the Hairston family our prayers are with you all.
Shawnta, I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandmother! Losing a grandmother is never easy because she was your rock. Just know my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Lorraine,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Peace of God and the love of family and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Carolyn W. Acklin and Family
May the Peace of God and the love of family and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time. Carolyn Acklin and Family
In Loving Memories of Annie B. Hairston. Sending prayers of comfort and condolences. With Love, from the Dillard Family.
To the Hairston Family, My deepest sympathies go out to the Hairston family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to bless and keep you in His care, and may you find comfort in knowing that weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. As it says in Psalm 30:5.
Mr. William E. Carrington Sr.
To Leslie and Family: Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May she now take her heavenly wings and rest in peace. Sending my condolences and prayers to your family.
To the Hairston Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Antoinette, Antonio, LaTonya
I am sending warm loving wishes to you and your family. My Grandma's name was Annie, too. Your mama is in the Holy arms of Jesus.
We are sending your family all of our prayers and love at this time. Sisterly, Holly June & Daphne Wilson
Praying 🙏🏾 for the entire families. Rest in peace auntie. Eric & Sherri Hairston, Hampton, VA and Indya Hairston, Austin, TX
Dear Hairston Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God continue to bless you and keep you in His care. John, Linda, Lamarck, Shervonda, TaLisha and Camille Hairston
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