Mrs. Inez H. Hairston the daughter of the late William and Richardean Walker Hughes was born September 16, 1933, in Winston-Salem, NC and departed this life on December 7, 2021.

Inez is at rest with her ten siblings, Mrs. Isabel Means, Ms. Gladys Hughes, Mrs. Irene Hairston, Mrs. Gloria Coker, Mr. William E. Hughes, Mr. Milton Hughes, Mr. Aldean Hughes, Mr. Jacob Hughes, and Mr. Richardson Hughes.

Inez was a 1951 graduate of Atkins High School of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. Subsequent educational training was accomplished at Boro Academy of Brooklyn, New York, Ophelia De Vore School of Charm in New York City, and Evelyn Woods Dynamics Program. In 1969, Inez was awarded a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing by North Carolina Central University. Postgraduate course work was taken at Texas Women's College of Dallas, Texas, and the University of North Carolina.

Inez's knowledge and competency in the nursing profession have been recognized and utilized in several positions of employment in the states of New York, Maryland, Florida, and North Carolina. During her career, she had been employed as Executive Head Nurse, Instructor, Administrator, and Clinical Specialist. She was a member of the teaching faculty at Kate Bitting Hospital and was named Assistant Director of Nursing at Winston-Salem State University School of Nursing and NC A&T Stated University.

Inez worked as a nurse for the City of Winston-Salem Health and Safety Department. She was a member in the American League of Nursing and the American Nurses Association.

Inez affirmed her faith and shared her ministry with others on a regular basis including the sick. She was actively involved in the Christian Ministries while in church and extended community.

Inez leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A life-long devoted friend, Mrs. Vicky H. Johnson of Siloam, NC.

Funeral service for Mrs. Hairston will be private. There will be no public viewing. Interment at Gardens of Memory.