Mrs. Lorene Dejournette Hairston departed this life on Sunday evening, May 28, 2023.
Born on July 24, 1929, she was the offspring of the late Gilley Bell Brandon Dejournette and John Dejournette. She attended the local public schools and was a retired farmer by trade. At a tender age, she accepted Christ as her Saviour and was baptized in the union of the Bluestone Missionary Baptist Church. During her leisure, she loved children, cooking, singing and making harmonious music with her harmonica. She also enjoyed watching her favorite television shows – “Let’s Make A Deal”, “Price Is Right” and soap operas.
In addition to her parents, a beloved husband, Bud Griffin Hairston, Sr.; daughter, Jane Carol Hairston; sons, James Dillard Hairston and Wendell Kim Hairston; granddaughter, Misty Mebane, preceded her in death. Survivors are: sons, Bud Hairston, Jr. and Min. John Hairston (Tammie); daughters, Veleria Hairston and Jocleyn Meadors (Darnell); 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Hairston; sister-in-law, Betty Dejournette; special nieces, Diane Dejournette, Michelle Mc Bee and Anna Dale Wilson; special nephew, Calvin Dejournette; devoted caregiver, Angela Cobbs (Sammy); special friends, Irene Warren, Elmer Dickerson, Jr. and Ronald Lee Broadnax; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Noon Friday, June 2, 2023 from the M & L Faith Tabernacle Church, 711 Willow Street with Pastor James Lawson and Min. John Hairston presiding.
The family visitation will be Friday from 11:30 until 12:00 p.m. at the church.
Public viewing will be Thursday afternoon at Johnson & Sons, 115 Holderby Street.
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