Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For Annie D. Hairston

On Friday, December 17, 2021, God in His Infinite wisdom saw fit to call from labor to reward Deaconess Annie D. Hairston. Born in Virginia on July 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Dodson and the late Lessie Jones Dodson.

In addition to her parents, Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Hairston; one son, William Ayers; and 15 siblings.

Annie was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, Missionary, Sunday School Teacher, and sang with the Choir. She retired from the Henry County School Systems as a Cafeteria worker after many years of service.

Annie leaves to cherish her loving memory, four daughters, Sylvia D. Millner, Linda Hairston, and Sophia C. Kelly all of Martinsville, VA, and Vanessa Hairston Neal of Woodbridge, VA; three sons, Jessie J. Hairston of Fayetteville, NC, Clyde "Tony" (Amanda) Hairston of Danville, VA, and Keith H. (Natalie) Hairston of Fredericksburg, VA; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Apostle A. Marquis Hairston, Presiding, and Reverend William Churchill Randolph, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 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 be receiving friends at the home, 112 Massey St., Martinsville, VA.

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I am so happy that I know that my Aunt Annie and Uncle Harry know the Lord. Because of both of their personal relationships with Jesus Christ, they are now blessed to live with Him in Heaven for eternity! What a Blessing indeed! My prayer is that all of my cousins are strengthened and comforted by this fact. God Bless All Of You!!! Love, "Pinkey"

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It has saddened me deeply to hear of Annie passing. I grew up on the Knob and always looked up to her. She was also a favorite person of my mom and she is family. May peace be with all of you in the coming days remembering that she enjoyed long life and joyful times. I will always remember her laughing or smiling. John Ferguson (Johnny Boy) ,

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Keith and family...May God Bless you and offer you all comfort at this difficult time. Danny and Dory Argiro Stephens City, Virginia

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May you have peace and wisdom with the passing of you're loved one. Anything we can do please let me know Mark and Andrea Campbell (VSP-Retired)

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To my extended family know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Even though I couldn't be there in person I am there with you in spirit. My God give you peace and comfort in your time of need. With much love to all of you. From Mary Johnson and family of Killeen, TX

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As we mourn the loss of our beloved "Aunt Annie", I am still in awe and in admiration of the impact she had on an entire community of people. She graciously and faithfully served the Lord every day by caring for generations of kids. And anyone that had the privilege of spending time in that house and in that yard, have memories that will last forever. We have all been truly touched by an angel and I thank God for her. Much love to the family and continue to uplift and hold each other through the storms and sing to each other in the quiet times. Love Moe

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Worked with Annie at FC for many years. Loved her dearly. Praying for your family during this difficult time! Peggy Justice

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Sending heartfelt sympathy and love to the Dodson and Hairston families. Rhonda

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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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So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, Annie Dodson-Hairston. You all will be in our prayers. Siblings of Bea and Billy Hailey

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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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