Willette Hairston Obituary
The family announces the passing of Willette Hairston (Columbus, Mississippi) on August 26, 2026. Willette, born on March 27, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam Earl Hunter and Susie Jones; and her siblings, Ruby Lee Jones and Bennie Will Jones. She is survived by: her children, Shirley Thompson (Anthony) of Columbus, MS. and Tommie Hairston of Columbus, MS.; her grandchildren, Kenyans Hill, Shannon Hairston, Bennie Christopher Wells (Adrianne), Anthony Lee Thompson Jr., Shykiria Ionna Thompson and Kaziyah Stallings; and her great grandchildren, Nehkiva Jones, Addison Wilson and Christopher Kaiden Wells.
