Elnora R.

Hairston

Born November 22, 1933, in Seneca, South Carolina, to the late Johnnie and Nora Barton Rogers, Elnora Rogers Hairston transitioned from this earthly life into the glorious presence of our loving God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Squire Hairston; an infant son, Wilford Hairston; two (2) brothers, Eugene Rogers and Thomas Rogers and two (2) sisters, Jeanette Smith and Christine Smith.

Elnora graduated from Dunbar High School, East Spencer, North Carolina. She also attended Davidson-Davie Community College and graduated from Ashmore Business College. For several years she worked for the Davidson County Federal Credit Union and Duracell Battery. Elnora was employed with Indiana Molding, where she received recognition for her outstanding work, including perfect attendance. She retired in 1996 to care for her husband and mother.

Elnora enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She always kept beautiful flowers in the yard and plants in the living room. She was involved in various church and community functions. Elnora was the Secretary for Petersville Day Care and Treasurer of the Rogers-Barton Family Reunion.

An active member of the Buncombe Missionary Baptist Church for over sixty (60) years, she served as a Sunday School and Baptist Training Union (BTU) Teacher, Culinary Committee member, Secretary of the Willing Workers Club, and President of the Missionary. She also served as President of the Davidson County Missionary Union.

As a member of the National Hairston Clan from its inception, Elnora served as Executive Secretary, assisted with development of the annual souvenir booklet, sale and keeping of all souvenir items, planning of the memorial service, and assisted the treasurer. For her service, she received various accolades from both the Davidson County Chapter and the National Hairston Clan.

Elnora leaves behind to cherish her memories her four (4) children: Robert L. Hairston, Lexington, NC, Patsy Rogers and Betty Burton, Greensboro, NC and Anita Hairston, Lexington, NC; two (2) grandsons, Michael Burton, Jr., Fairfax, Virginia, and Brandon Cotton, Greensboro, NC; one (1) beautiful great-granddaughter, Teagan Cotton; two (2) brothers, Willie (Dorene) Rogers, Rocky Mount, NC, and John Rogers, Kannapolis, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.