Lucy M. Hairston 91, of 2437 Tantelon PL., Winston Salem, NC departed this life on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Novant Forsyth Health Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. She was born in Martinsville, VA on May 8, 1932, to the late William Frank Mitchell and the late America Jones Mitchell.

In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Hairston; her son, Vincent Keith Hairston, and her brother, W. Frank Mitchell, Jr.

Lucy was a lifelong member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, maintaining her membership there after moving to Winston Salem, NC. She attended Virginia State College and was a retired Teacher's Aide for the Henry County School System.

Lucy was always smiling and laughing and was a bright light to all who knew her. She enjoyed many hobbies, especially reading and sewing.

Those left to cherish her memory include one daughter, Karen L. Hairston of Winston Salem, NC; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, 401 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Pastor Matthew Brown, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Courteous, efficient, and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.