Lessia Elaine Hart Hairston Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Lessia Elaine Hart Hairston

Lessia Elaine Hart Hairston, 68 of Cascade, VA passed December 30, 2021. A public viewing will be held from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Perry- Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm to 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 7,2022 at Charity Apostolic Church, Reidsville, NC with funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Greenview Cemetery, Reidsville, NC.

First Lady/Co-Pastor Lessia Elaine Hart Hairston was born on April 30, 1953, to Charlie Hart and Dorothy Hart. She departed her life on December 30, 2021, at Danville Regional Medical Center.

She was a graduate of Reidsville Senior High School Class of 1971. She was employed for Pittsylvania County Waste Company. Elaine was also a foster parent, caregiver and former CNA.

Lessia was married to Bishop Joe Louis Hairston where they attended Emmanuel Holiness Church of Cascade, VA. She had a passion for Christ as she operated as Choir Director for 26 years.

She was also preceded in death by sister, Sharon McCain, brother, Bobby Hart, nephews, William Fulp and Orlando Fulp, great grandson, Aiden Polk, great granddaughter, Deandra Jefferson.

Left to cherish her memories: her husband; Bishop Joe Louis Hairston, sons; Shaun Watkins, Sr. and Jashaun Hairston, daughter; Tosha Martin, grandchildren; Shada Watkins, Larry Stokes, Jr., Rakeem Martin, Taija Martin, Troy Lee Martin, Jr., Shaun L. Watkins, Jr., Shyheim Watkins, Arnesha Watkins. Sister; Gloria Fulp-Jones, nieces and nephew; Renae Fulp, Faye Herbin, Brian Keith Harris, 24 great grandchildren, stepchildren; Thomas Hairston, Timothy Hairston and Rachael Hairston a host of other relatives and friends. A LIFE WELL LIVED”

Photos & Video

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Sorry for your loss and I AM PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY

My beautiful, praise warrior, minister of music , woman of God ! What a life well lived. We pray that you continue to live through us as we let your legacy live forever. Take your rest sweet lady. You will be missed. Until we meet again. Your grandson - Shyheim Watkins

Less is was a wonderful person. She showed so much love to everyone. She was a good friend.

You all are in my prayers. Classmate Brenda Pinnix

My deepest expression of love goes out to the family during this time of loss. Lessia, was a classmate and dear friend, she will be missed. From my family to yours, we will keep you lifted up in prayer. Ms Annie Lee Evans, RSH '71.

RIP Lessia, you will be missed. You will always remain in my heart. Gone but not forgotten

My deepest condolences to the family. Praying for your strength during this difficult time.
Classmate
Gail C. Kimber

My deepest condolences prayers for the family in there time of loss love you all Katrina Hairston and family 💕💕

To Shawn Tosha Miss Jennie and all of the Family sending our deepest Condolences to you all during this time of sorrow. Ms. Lessia was a Beautiful sweet lady inside and out.She will be missed by so many as she was Loved by her Fudumoha family dearly. May our Heavenly Father mend your broken hearts and give you all Peace&Joy in the days weeks and months to follow.Miss Lessia tell Bernie Fulp we (Fusumoha family) miss him. Another Fusumoha Gone To Soon. Cherish all the precious memories of your dearly beloved Ltssia close in your hearts. The Morrow&Doggett Families. The Fusumoha Familiea. RIH sweet Angel

To the family of Lessia Hairston. I send my condolences and prayers at the passing of my friend and classmate. I pray that God grant you strength and peace during this time of bereavement and in the days ahead. Lutrellia Diggs McAllister/RSHS Class of 1971

Our deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you a great Angel will be missed.
Fain, Millner, and James Family

My prayers are with the family. She was a sweet lady... She will be missed!!!

To the family of Lessia Hairston, so sorry to hear of her passing, she was a sweet lady and always had a smile, and knew how to make you laugh. My prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Portia Neal Strong, Class of 1971,RSHS

In honor of my most precious cousin/sister, we grew up together on Moore Street, our Grandparents loved you so much since you were the last grandchild. We will all miss you so much but, as you loved God he loved you more. Jackie Hart Scales

To the family of Lessia Hairston, I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. We were friends and classmates. My prayers and deepest sympathy for the family. May God give you peace and strength during this time of bereavement!
Carol Courts Class of 1971