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Obituary For Veronica Hairston

Veronica Hairston, 66, of Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Sunday, November 29,2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Virginia on March 6, 1954, the daughter of Virginia Hodge Gravely and the late William Cecil Gravely. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil Roger Gravely.

Veronica was a member of the First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Hospitality Ministry, the Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the Choir. She was a graduate of Laurel Park High School class of 1972. She worked for Walmart for 18 years.

Veronica leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Richard A. "Moon" Hairston of the home; one son, Ryan (Heather) Hairston of Atlanta, GA; four grandchildren, Ryan "RJ" Hairston, Riyanna Hairston and Aliyah Loewy all of Atlanta, GA, and De'Ajah Hairston of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Laurneal (James) Lyon of Baytown, TX, Vera G. (Ronald) Spencer and Linda M. (James) Hairston both of Martinsville, VA; two brothers, James W. "Nub" Gravely and Glenn M. Gravely both of Martinsville, VA; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 12 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor John F. Adams, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC guidelines, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, Martinsville, VA.

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I will truly miss Roni. May God continue to bless her family. Tars

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To the family I express my deepest sympathy and prayers.

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My deepest sympathy for my dear friend so many beautiful memories of her never met a friend that's so beautiful in every way never judge mental of anyone so loving,kind,and sympathetic love you Roni please R.I.P. praying for the family

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To Vera Sorry for your loss. Larry & Debbie Adkins

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To the Hairston/Gravely family, it sadden me to know that I'll never see Roni's physical self, smile, up-beat, positive attitude here on earth, but comforts me to know we will be able to see one another again and being the great family of faith my hope/prayers for you today is that you all can draw from that same comfort. It also saddens me that I'm unable to be with you today as you all celebrate a life will lived/homegoing . May GODS LOVE and peace comfort you today, tomorrow and the days, weeks, months , years to come. Blessings, Delabra "Dee" Wade-Hodge.

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Dearest Gravely & Hairston Families, we would like to express our sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time for the loss of your beloved Roni. May God give you and your family comfort with your grief. "For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die we are the Lord's." Romans 14:8 Jesse & Colleen (Carter) Hairston, Laurel Park HS, Class of 1974

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the Gravely and Hairston family may Roni rest in peace Stacey Watkins and family

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To the Gravely & Hairston Family's Roni was a very sweet person when I first met her she was friendly and that beautiful smile lights up a room she is and will be truly miss..praying for you all

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Our Sweet, Cousin Roni, Sleep In Heavenly Peace.

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To my family and especially those closest to Roni, my deepest sympathy for this loss. Roni has been in my memory from my visits home many years ago. I know she is resting in Heaven...take solace in knowing she is no longer in pain. SIP Roni Sylvia Gravely Hamilton, Hampton Ga

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To the family, I will.keep you all in my prayers. I loved Roni so much, she always made me laugh and she was a very strong lady. She was loved by many and I know she is looking over each one of us. Jeff Journell

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To the family, I will.keep you all in my prayers. I loved Roni so much, she always made me laugh and she was a very strong lady. She was loved by many and I know she is looking over each one of us.

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To the family my heart goes out to you may find peace and joy knowing she is loved. A friend. William

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Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God continue to comfort and heal you all. May Roni RIH. Christina Hairston

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Sharing in the transition of your beloved, Veronica. Cherish the precious memories. Sympathy, Love and Prayers to the family. Marguerite W. Wilson and Tim

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Our deepest sympathy to the Gravely and Hairston Family. We always enjoyed talking and laughing with Roni. We love you all. Arthur and Earnestine Lewis

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Our deepest sympathy to the Gravely and Hairston family. Ronnie was a very sweet person and will truly be missed. We love you all very much. Peter " Pap" and Willie Mae Harris

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We are Sorry for your Loss,Sending Condolences and a Heartfelt prayer That God's loving Presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

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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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