Chandra Finney Hairston

Chandra Finney Hairston, 68, of Martinsville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on November 16, 1957, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late James Stormy Finney, Prince Anna Dodson Finney, and the late Floyd Hairston.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Hairston; and her sister, Melanie Finney.

Chandra was a proud graduate of Fieldale-Collinsville High School and dedicated more than 20 years of service to Henry County Public Schools, where she faithfully worked as a teacher. She was part-owner of Tre-Chan Hair & Nail Salon, where she was a Nail Technician.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She found great joy in cooking delicious meals for her loved ones, shopping, tending to her flowers and fruit plants, and watching hummingbirds. Above all else, she treasured the time she spent with her grandchildren and loved her entire family.

She is survived by her daughters, Tomekia Hairston and Shamonta Taylor; one son, Myrio Hairston, Sr.; sister, Valerie Finney; two brothers, Jason Finney (Keisha) and Robert Nowlin; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel at 2:30 PM with Rev. Benjamin Redd officiating. Interment will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service. A floating visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel.

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