Coretta Hairston Jones, 57, of Jordan Street, Martinsville, VA departed from this life on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Martinsville Health & Rehab, Martinsville, VA. She was born on July 11, 1968, the daughter of the late Daniel O. Hairston and Caroline H. Carter.
In addition to her parents, Coretta was preceded in death by one sister, Danielle O. Hairston.
Coretta was a member of Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church where she served as a member of the Choir, and she was the Choir Director for a number of years. She was employed by Branches of Hope Mental Health Agency/Starling View Maner Assisted Living Facility as Personnel Director for twenty-five years. She also was employed by Hairston Funeral Home. Coretta Was a graduate of Martinsville High School class of 1986.
Coretta leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and resilience through her devoted husband, Kenneth Jones of the home; three sisters, Salina A. Hairston of Martinsville, VA, Jevondra J. Foster (Alonzo) and De'Angela Y. Carter both of Greensboro, NC; two brothers, David O. Hairston (Veronica) of Fieldale, VA and Robert L. Hairston of Rocky Mount, VA; one niece, Edmena Deshazo; three nephews, Robert L. Hairston, Jr. Detrich O. Foster and Shepard L. Foster; one aunt, Teressia M. Hairston of Martinsville, VA; one sister-in-law, Patricia Williams of Richmond, VA; two brothers-in-law, Jesse Jones, Jr. of Richmond, VA and Walter Donnell Jones of St. Louis, MO; godchildren, Adrienne Dandridge, Aaron Smith and Kenyatta Smith; and a host of other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at Refuge Temple Ministries, 205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA with Minister Orlando Marsh, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence 1020 Jordan St., Martinsville between the hours 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. daily. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Sending a hardfelt condolences and prayers to the family and all that came in contact with this beautiful and sweet lady. ❤️
Apart of Cherry Town Family such a sweet heart with a sweet spirit ,condolences to the family
Coretta was a kind and loving person . She had a warm smile. She was an awesome choir director. I really appreciate her assistance with a close family member. She touched many lives; she will definitely be missed. An angel has returned to heaven. May our Heavenly Father and Creator continue to comfort, bless and keep the Jones, Hairston and Carter Families. RIH, Coretta, Debbie Griggs-Vaughn
My sincere condolences to Coretta family during these difficult times. Praying God will strengthen you all. Love & Prayers
Prayers for the family red will be deeply missed by all
Word just can't describe just how i feel, she was so full of life always had that big beautiful smile on her face, she will truly be missed to her Husband and her Sisters and Brother and The entire Family's my send my condolences 💐 to you all. 💔🥲
Prayers for the entire family and friends during this difficult difficult time 🙏🏼. She will be tremendously missed.🥰
My sincere sympathy to the family of Coretta. She was a lovely lady. Hold on to your memories and she will always be with you. Prayers for you and your family.
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