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Obituary For Sherrie K. Hairston
Sherrie Hairston, 71 of Ridgeway, VA passed Wednesday, April 29, 2026.The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home Chapel, Eden, NC. with the service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at The Scales Cemetery, 1451 Kingsmill Rd., Ridgeway, VA.
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Public viewing will be Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Perry Spencer Funeral Home Chapel, 511 Henry St., Eden, NC.
Sherrie Kayzee Burgess Hairston, affectionately known as “Kayo” was born September 27, 1954 to James and Mary Burgess.
Kay graduated from Drewry Mason High School in 1972. From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a Registered Nurse, a calling she fulfilled with compassion, dedication, and grace. She graduated from the Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing in March 1977 and completed her clinical training at a healthcare facility in Williamsburg, Virginia. Kay devoted 47 years to the nursing profession and retired in 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faithful and compassionate service.
She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Antioch Baptist Church in Ridgeway, Virginia, under the leadership of the late Pastor H.J. Mack. Throughout her life, she remained active in worship and fellowship, sharing her faith with family and friends wherever she went. Kay was united in marriage to Richard Hairston on New Years Eve 1978and to that union two boys were born.
She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, DeWanda Joy, brother, Markus Dwight, sister, Marian “Mickey” Burgess Wilso, parents, James and Mary Beatrice Burgess; grandparents, William Scales and Mary Parker Scales, John Burgess and Lou Strickland Burgess.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her two sons; Markus (Stephanie) and Chris; three grandchildren, Zaveyae', Makahla and Kailan; her loving nieces, Misty Dodson, Nicole (Jesse) Dillard - her devoted “ride or die” niece and her cousin, Dr. Wayne A. Scales, who shared a special bond with her, lovingly referring to her as the big sister she never had and holding her forever in his heart.
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A friend and dedicated, kind nurse. She greeted you with a smile and showed how much she cared for people. We worshipped together for a brief period. My condolences to the family and friends. Rest in power!
Sending my condolences during this time of bereavement. May God bless you with strength, comfort, and peace today and in the days ahead.
To the Burgess and Hairston family, I am sorry about your loss. I worked with Sherrie at the hospital. She was very dedicated nurse with a humble spirit. I know she will be missed.
Sherry was always a friendly sweet lady. She will be missed by all who knew her. R.I.P. Prayers and condolences to her family
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Sherrie was a wonderful nurse and friend. I always enjoyed working with her at the hospital. She had such a sweet laugh and smile. Many prayers for her family and friends during this difficult time. Love always, Terri Duke
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Worked with Sherrie for many years. She was a wonderful nurse and an all around wonderful person. Prayers for her family.
Condolences to the family, Sherry was a great nurse whom I enjoyed working beside.A quiet sweet spirit.
To the family of Kate Hairston. May God be with you all during this this difficult time. My prayers are with you. Kate's friend and nursing classmate from Danville School of Nursing.
Our condolences to Richard and the boys. We are praying for you during this most difficult time and that the sovereign one will comfort you like only He can. Vince and Family
To the Hairston & Burgess families: You all are in our hearts & prayers.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
