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Obituary For Deborah Aurelia Hairston
Deborah Aurelia Hairston, affectionately known by her family and close friends as “Debbie” entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2024, in Silver Spring, MD. She was born on July 3, 1952, in Martinsville, VA to the late Percy Steven Hairston, Sr., and Irene Jackson Hairston.
Deborah graduated from Martinsville High School with the Class of 1970. She attended Norfolk State College majoring in Early Childhood Education. Thereafter, she was a Teacher for the Martinsville Public School System, Virginia Beach Public School System, and Washington District of Columbia Public School System. During her tenure as a teacher, she received recognition as being an outstanding teacher.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Martinsville, VA and First Baptist Church in Silver Spring, MD.
In Deborah's leisure time, she enjoyed being around her family and enjoying great hefty laughs, dancing, eating as well as going to Washington, DC to enjoy the cultural events that were happening around town. She shared a close bond with her siblings, nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, and loved her family unconditionally.
Preceded by her demise was her (Father)Percy Steven Hairston, Sr., (Mother) Irene Jackson Hairston, (Brother) Lewis Edward Hairston, and (Brother) John Henry Hairston. In addition, a niece, Brittney Hairston, nephew, Percy Steven Hairston, IV; Maternal Grandparents, Mary Seay Jones and Reginald Jones as well as Paternal Grandparent, Odessa Gravely Patterson.
She leaves behind five siblings to cherish her fond memories: Percy (Pamela) Hairston of Harrisburg, PA; Michael Hairston of Culpepper, VA, Mary (George) Johnson of Herndon, VA, Olivia (Sidney) Cross of Lanham, MD, and Ronald Hairston of Martinsville, Va. In addition, she leaves behind nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews along with a VERY SPECIAL AUNT Teresa Jones who was like a sister.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 12 noon with the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Pastor Charles Whitfield, Eulogist. The interment will follow at the Seay Family Cemetery, Cherry St. Extension, Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of her brother, Ronald Hairston, 113 Crestwood Ct., Martinsville. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Wendy Smith sent Rose Garden Heart for Deborah Aurelia Hairston - September 27, 2024
Deborah you are so missed!! May your light continue to shine on us. Love Wendy and Interfaith Works Team
We all grew up in the same neighborhood and I wish the family my deepest condolences. May Deborah rest in peace. Praying for the family.
My condolences the family and friends of Deborah Hairston. Rest in peace dear classmate
To Mary, Darlene, Bro and the entire Seay-Hairston Family, I feel your pain and sadness with the passing of Debbie. It is very hard to lose a sibling and only God can help you fill that loss and He will help you through these difficult and challenging days. Sorry that I cannot be with you guys but know that I am praying for you..Genevieve (Viece) Clark-Herbin💕🙏🏿
To the Family: Sending Love - Thoughts - Prayers to everyone.❤️🙏🏾 "Deborah will be missed." Love The Scott & Kirby families
Whatever you will be missed you are very good friend always have a smile we can talk about anything I am so sorry you going and we were just talking about getting the class reunion up me and Eli Mitchell take care and God bless you you got your wings now you would truly be missed love you girl
My sister Debbie was one of the sweetest people that l know. If you weren't real with her, she could be a fireplug. She was my best friend and I shared the same love for her as she did for me. At one time, we were inseparable but as we grew up, we started our separate lives but the love was still there. RIP my beloved sister and may peace be with you. Tell mama,daddy, Lewis, and Johnny hello for me. Until we meet again. Love always. Bro
So sorry for your loss! Sending prayers during this difficult time!
I knew Ms. Deborah from my time working at a nonprofit in Montgomery County, MD that was providing her with services. I'll never forget her fierce passion for life! She was a smart, strong-willed woman who didn't take any crap from anyone. Ms. Deborah had a firecracker personality that could be as sweet as they come or as spicy as they get. It was her moments of steadfastness that I admired the most. And regardless of any challenges she may have faced in life, she was loved and will be deeply missed. Progress Place won't be the same without her.
Ms. Deborah's family has my deepest condolences. I personally find comfort in knowing she's made her way back home.
Much Love, Kacy Barker Former Employee of Interfaith Works
I knew Ms. Deborah from my time working at a nonprofit in Montgomery County, MD that was providing her with services. I'll never forget her fierce passion for life! She was a smart, strong-willed woman who didn't take any crap from anyone. Ms. Deborah had a firecracker personality that could be as sweet as they come or as spicy as they get. It was her moments of steadfastness that I admired the most. And regardless of any challenges she may have faced in life, she was loved and will be deeply missed. Progress Place won't be the same without her.
Ms. Deborah's family has my deepest condolences. I personally find comfort in knowing she's made her way back home.
Much Love, Kacy Barker Former Employee of Interfaith Works
My condolences to the family and friends of Deborah Hairston. As she enters the pearly gates she will be amongst family. Rest in Peace Cousin.
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