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Barbara Jean Hairston

07/25/1965 - 03/28/2026

Obituary For Barbara Jean Hairston

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, our beloved mother, sister and friend, Barbara Jean Hairston, 60, of Spencer St., Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life at SOVAH Health Martinsville. She was born in Martinsville, VA on July 25, 1965, to the late Joe L. Barbour and Geraldine S. Blake.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Hairston.

Barbara leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Sherika Hodnett of Norfolk, VA; two sons, Quinton Hairston and Martin Hairston both of Martinsville, VA; five grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Schofield of Martinsville, VA and Frances Blake of New York City; one brother; Thomas Blake, Jr. of New York City; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Harston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville.

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

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Lord Please Comfort Her Sister And Family I'm Sending My Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy And Condolences And Prayers To Everyone That Was Impacted By This Devastating Loss My Sweet Friend You Will Forever Be Missed And Never Forgotten Get Your Rest In Sweet Heavenly Peace

Carol Turner

Sending our prayers and condolences during this difficult time.

Tangela Motley

I'm going to miss you my dear friend. I will always remember the times we shared. I love you, RIP❤️❤️

Michelle

Our Condolences and prayers 🙏🏾 to the Family.Natalie Wilson and Fern Harris

Natalie Wilson

Truly going to be miss Prayers to her family GOD have mercy i knew Barbara for a long time she was a sweetheart nice person to be around she really going to be miss

Jane

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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