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Obituary For Annie "Loretta" Preston
Annie Loretta Preston, departed life at the home on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born November 29, 1937, in Martinsville, VA to the late Katie Jones Hairston and Chester Edward Hairston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Howard Hairston.
She was a graduate of Albert Harris High School, and was employed at Stanley Furniture Co. and the Lavender House restaurant. She became a member of Mount Zion AME Church at an early age.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 65 years, Earl McCoy Preston, Sr. of the home; four sons, Earl McCoy (Deborah) Preston, Jr., Chester Donnell (Doretha) Preston, Daniel Clinton Preston, and Brian Gregory (Cynthia) Preston all of Martinsville, VA; one daughter, Sandra Preston Hairston of Martinsville, VA; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Preston Family Cemetery, Chestnut Knob Rd., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 9, 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. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 930 Chestnut Knob Rd., Martinsville, VA.
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Deeply sorry for your loss and pray for strength and healing for your family.
Harry and Emma Holland
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. We will keep you all in our prayers. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Preston family. You are my thoughts and prayers. Angela Patterson & Family - Rocky Mount, Va.
To the Preston family, I was deeply saddened by the passing of Loretta. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I will continue to keep the family lifted up in prayer. Rodney Morris
My prayers to the Preston family. I pray God's strength during this difficult time. May He continue to keep you in the hollow of His hands.
My condolences to you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort at this time and days to come.
Prayers for you all during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace. Carolyn Gravely
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort during this difficult time.
To the family: We extend our sincere condolences to you and pray that our Father will grant you the Comfort and Peace needed to sustain you in the days to come; and may He continue to Bless and Strengthen you. Ramona Hairston and family
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian
Sympathy, Prayers and Love during this transition of your beloved, Loretta. Cherish the beautiful memories. Marguerite W. Wilson and Tim Witcher
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.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
