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Cora M. Hairston

05/31/1930 - 12/29/2022

Obituary For Cora M. Hairston

On Thursday, December 29,2022, God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call from labor to reward Cora M. Hairston. Born May 31, 1930, in Princeton, WVA, she was the daughter of Jesse Moses Millner, and Emma Sue Gravely Millner who preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents, Cora was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Hayes Hairston, and her siblings.

Cora was a member of Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Missionary Board, Usher Board, and the Hostess Committee. She retired from Brown Products after many years of service.

Those left to cherish her memory include three daughters, Joan H. (Robert) Spencer, Deborah H. Turner, and Ernestine H. (John) Wilson all of Martinsville, VA; one son, Clarence T. (Delphine) Hairston of Martinsville, VA; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 50 Moral Hill Dr., Axton, VA, with Pastor Matthew Brown, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, 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, 43 Landover Dr., Martinsville, between the hours of 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. The family ask that when visiting the home, you would please observe all COVID 19 guidelines.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.


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May God continue to strengthen you during this time of bereavement. May Heaven smile upon you and comfort you and give you peace. Your cousins, Bob, Larry and Calvin Millner

My condolences to the family of Cora Hairston. Her mother and my mother were first cousins. Love and prayers. Melanie Carter, Greensboro, NC

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs.Hairston. Me and Gloria are praying for family. Gene Harris

Sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers of strength are with you all during this difficult time. Wanda R.

Clarence sorry to hear about your mother passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David Adkins

Sorry to hear about the homegoing of your lovely mom. Praying for your family Debra and Ernestine. May God bless you all with his grace and peace during this time. God bless, Fibbie Hairston

Praying for the entire family and friends. Eric & Sherri Hairston, Hampton, VA.

Sorry for your loss! Sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time! Love Fannie Smith and Family

Our thoughts, prayers and love are with your family during this difficult time.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

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