Mabel Delphia Hairston

Mabel Delphia Hairston, 99, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at her home. She was born in Martinsville, Virginia, on December 7, 1922, to the late Gus Hairston and Philadelphia Hairston Hairston. She was employed as a Nanny her entire working career. She attended Bluefield State College, and was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church where she was in the Women’s Circle. She was extremely involved with her nieces and nephews, and enjoyed cooking, decorating and fashion.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Hairston Strawn; brothers, John Early Hairston, Gus Hairston, Calbert Hairston and George Hairston; and beloved niece, Rita Strawn Agnew.

Miss Hairston is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews, Melissa Agnew Alexander (Joseph), Julia Alexander, James Strawn (Linda), Barbara Williams, Mabel Hairston, Philomena Walker-Keller, Renita Stultz, Melvina Eaton, and Calbert Hairston; and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, family and friends.

The graveside service will be Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Carver Memorial Gardens. A floating visitation will be Monday, December 20, 2021 from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, 1333 South Mayflower Avenue, Suite 400, Monrovia, California 91016, or your favorite childhood cancer charity.

Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.