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Obituary For Mother Shirley H. Dillard
Shirley Hairston Dillard, 83, of Martinsville, VA, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born on May 9, 1941, in Martinsville, VA to the late John Matthew Hairston and Thelma Philpott Hairston. In addition to her parents, Mother Dillard was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers.
Mother Dillard was a faithful member of Gethsemane Pentecostal Holiness Church where she served in various capacities. She was the Church Mother, a deaconess, a member of the choir, and a member of the usherβs ministry. Mother Dillard also retired as a supervisor from Bassett Walker with many years of service.
Mother Dillard leaves to cherish her memory her husband, of 67 years, Hezekiah Dillard, of the home; two daughters, Donna D. Brown (Darrell) of Houston, TX; and Debbie D. McGhee (Marion) of Bassett, VA; one son, Jackie R. Dillard (Shirl) of Martinsville, VA; seven grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; one sister, Marion Carter of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Ricky Hairston of Roanoke, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on March 6, 2025, at 11:30 am with the funeral service at noon at Gethsemane Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2380 Blackberry Rd, Bassett, VA with Bishop Gordon Warren, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville.
A public viewing will be held on March 5, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 pm. and 5 pm. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 928 Morgan St. Martinsville. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home via Facebook.
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Add A CondolenceHezekiah,Debbie, Jackie and Donna I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers. I have so many fond memories of your wife and Mom. Heaven definitely gained an angel.
My condolences and prayers go to uncle Hezekiah and Debbie and Donna and family for their loss.ππ½
Condolences to the Dillard family.
My deepest sympathy for Debbie and entire Dillard family. May God continue to strengthen you today and days to come π
Aunt Shirley you were the pillow of kindness wisdom and unconditional love . In my heart will always be a special place because you guided me along the walk of life and faith. Rest in Jesus Christ arms. I love you Vanessa
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Shirley was my Moms supervisor for many years.
I am sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was my supervisor, once at Bassett Walker. Sending prayers to your family.
I will never forget the times we all had as a family and may god bless the family and leave you a safe space in the afterlife. πποΈ
To the Family: Sending Our Love Thoughts and Prayers. Shirley will be missed.β€οΈποΈ Love, Donald and Brenda Kirby
So sorry for your Loss. Prayers for the family. Love Karen Penn.
Our deepest sympathy to the Dillard family. It really breaks my heart because Shirley has always been a special person to me since the days of working at Bassett Walker. She fought a good fight and I will forever cherish her sweet personality. Love you guys! Willie Mae and Peter Harris
My condolences and prayers for the family
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