Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For Equilla Lee Henderson

Equilla Henderson, 69, of Rosemary Lane, Danville, VA, departed this life on Friday, December 3, 2021, at SOVAH Health-Danville. Born in McDowell County, WVA on December 5, 1951, the daughter of the late James Richard Norman and the late Ruby Lee Barbour Norman.

In addition to her parents, Equilla was preceded in death by one sister, Westover Wimbush.

Equilla was a member of the Galilean House of Worship, where she was a member of the Choir, was an Usher, and a member of the Ladies of Virtue. She was a 1972 graduate of George Washington Carver High School, and later received her Associates Degree in General Studies from Patrick Henry Community College. She retired from Sara Lee after many years of service.

Equilla leaves to cherish her memory one son, Marvin (Pamela) Norman of Ridgeway, VA; one daughter, Tara Preston of Danville, VA; one step-granddaughter, Abria Johnson of Martinsville, VA; one step-great-grandson, Dakota Moore of Martinsville, VA; one sister, Fara Mae Hairston of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Dr. James Norman of Petersburg, VA; special cousin, Laverne Ingram of Martinsville, VA; her loving pet/companion, Fancy; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 12 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, with Bishop Michael Penn, Eulogist. Burial will be private. A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. All other times, the family will receive friends at the home, 433 Rosemary Lane, Danville, VA.

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Continued prayers family

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God Bless you all in these days weeks and months of grief. Hold on to your faith, God is able to get you through this. Your mother was a bright light and gentle soul. You are in my prayers. Naomi Hodge-Muse

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I'm so proud to call you mom. The love we shared will never be replaced. You ran a good race and fought a good fight. Now take your rest my angel and my best friend.

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Beyond the gate, your love one finds happiness and rest, and there is commfort in the thought that a loving God knows best, so Marvin and Tora i know you are going to miss her but she will remain in your heats forever, There's an open gate at the end of the road though each one of us must go alone, and there is a light we cannot see, where our father claims his own. i know the last time we talked she was so ready to meet her heavenly father. from gloria and joseph

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She may be gone but no one will ever forget her. We could not talk or see each other for a long time and see each other and just start laughing at all of the memories we shared. Rest easy my friend! Wendy

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Equilla was a very sweet person always had a beautiful smile when you greeted her. The family have my deepest sympathy l will be praying for the family.

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My prayers go out to the family. Vaughn Moyer

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Sincere condolences to the family of this beautiful person from the Akridge family - Matthew, Lillie Mae, Rachel, Jennifer, Valarie & Daphne

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EQUILLA WAS A BEAUTIUL PERSON. SHE ALWAYS GREETED ME WITH A SMILE. PASTOR MERINDA H. EASLEY AND SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH FAMILY

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EQUILLA WAS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. SHE ALWAYS GREETED ME WITH A SMILE

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George Washington Carver High School class of '63

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I will miss knowing you aren't here . Hadn't seen you in forever to talk and catch up. When you were on my mind and I thought to readout it was too late. I've learn to follow my heart! Take your rest my girl. This thing called life is rough. You fought a good fight.Hope I'm as brave as you as my time goes on. Rest easy... Until morning!🥰

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Blessed are they that mourn for they will be comforted. You are in our prayers during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

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Quilla were a good friend and i will miss her. My prayers go out to the family.I ALWAYS CALLED HER "Quilla". Lawrence Koger

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Equilla were a sweet person. My prayers go out to the family.

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Rest easy my friend, I am surely going to miss you and talking to you and also the many laughs we have shared. I have so many fond memories of you and I love you like a sister. Gone but never forgotten.

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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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