Elizabeth Shelton Hairston
Elizabeth Shelton Hairston, 81, peacefully departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Mulberry Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Libby, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born May 16, 1942, in Henry County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Emma Dandridge Shelton and James Henry Shelton, Sr.
Libby was united in marriage for 16 years to the late Horace Nathaniel Hairston. They made their home, which Libby loved, on Brass Shop Road, in Ridgeway and she was a member of New Light Missionary Baptist Church.
Libby received her primary and secondary education in the Henry County School System. She was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School, class of 1961.
She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie A. Murrill of Brooklyn, New York, a sister, Stephanie S. Hairston (Kermit) of Stone Mountain, Georgia, a stepson, Anthony O. Philpott of High Point, North Carolina; a stepdaughter, Irma Brimmer (Antonio) of Martinsville, sisters-in-law, Lula Jones (Lawrence) of Martinsville, and Rubena Dillard of Concord, North Carolina, ten nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Libby was preceded in death by her sisters, Claudine Shelton of Linden, New Jersey, Nan Napper of Martinsville, brothers George and Maurice of Detroit, Michigan and James of Ridgeway, Virginia.
Libby had two pleasures in life, and she enjoyed them immensely. She looked forward to the television programs of Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, The Price is Right, Let’s Made a Deal, and Tyler Perry’s Madea movies. In addition, she looked forward to the annual races at the Martinsville Speedway. She and Horace parked cars on their property during the races. She continued the tradition after his death. Over the years, many of the race fans became special to her as she was to them.
The family would like to give special recognition to relatives and friends who showed their love and consideration for Libby, especially home-care attendants from One Source staffing, Jackie Durant, and Tiffani Conner in addition to the staff and support teams of Mulberry Creek Assisted Living.
The funeral will be Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel with Reverend Harvey Penn officiating. Visitation will be one half hour prior to the service.
Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
