We celebrate the life of Edna Jean White Hairston, who went home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born in Iredell County, North Carolina on April 12, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Willie and Velma Dalton White. We not only celebrate her life, but we give thanks for the many years we shared the life of a woman of faith who made our lives fuller and brighter by her generosity and kindness.

She was a member of New Jerusalem Apostolic Church.

She has reunited with her parents; her husband, David Hairston; three children: Barry Hairston, Gilbert White and Marcus Hairston; two grandchildren, Ashely Roseboro and Patrice Hairston; two great-grandchildren, Kevin Allen and Ja'Zir Peace and her siblings: Bob White, Charles White, Jim White, Henry White and Geraldine Dalton in a place where every day is like Sunday and all is tranquil.

Edna is survived by her two sons, Kevin (Gail) White and Craig Hairston; two sisters, Margaret (Calvin) Ijames and Carolyn Hairston; a brother, Gary White; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

As we say goodnight to Edna, let us stand together in love, peace and joy for a life well lived and a life remembered with fondness.