Leonia Mae Deering Hairston Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leonia Mae Deering Hairston (Martinsville, Virginia), who passed away on March 30, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leonia Mae Deering Hairston to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rufus E. Deering and Nettie Madeline Deering; and her husband Oscar Hairston. She is survived by: her sons, Oscar Donnell Hairston and Antonio Eugene "Gene" Hairston of Indianapolis, Indiana.; her grandchildren, Vanessa Shantell Hairston Sherer (Luke), Kara Danielle Hairston of Indianapolis and James Donnell Hairston of Jacksonville, FL.; her siblings, Wallace E. Deering of Martinsville, VA and Carlotta Deering of Axton; her nieces, Tiffany Deering Perry (Kevin) and Tonya Deering Dixon (Courtney); her aunt Pearl Adams of Pittsburg, PA; her great-niece Kennedy Dixon; and her great-nephew Caleb Dixon. She is also survived by cousins, other relatives and friends.
