Julia Emma (Hairston Clark) Scales

On August 4, 2025, our beloved, Julia Emma Hairston Clark Scales, entered eternal rest at her home in Eden, NC.  She was the daughter of the late John Lawson and Annie Bell Hairston Clark. 

She attended Irisburg Elementary School, Axton, VA, and George Washington Carver High School, Fieldale, VA.  She was a faithful employee of Fieldcrest Cannon, Eden, NC, until her retirement. 

In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla D. Scales, sisters, Callie M. Clark & Mary E. Perkins (Joe Louis), and brothers,  Elder Edward Hairston (Rosa), John L. Clark, & James W. Clark. 

Emma, leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Sherman E. Scales; daughter, Renee S. Scales of Eden, NC; sons, Rodney E. Scales and Jeffrey Scales of Eden, NC; grandchildren, Ashley J. King, Jaylin A. Scales & Austin J. King; a sister, Sandra Keen Cabiness (Kirkwood), bonus great granddaughters, Kaliah Millner, Layla Millner, Milani Millner and Qu’nihya Scales, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Messages From Emma:  Mother & Roses are much the same, both are God’s masterpieces, each with a different name.

To My Children:  Your mom is always with you. She is like the whisper of leaves as you walk down the street.  She is like the smell of your favorite food or the flowers you pick.  She is like the sound of the rainfall that lulls you to sleep.  She lives in your laughter and your smile. Nothing can separate you, not even time or space, not even death.   

To My Grandchildren: There is something special about being a grandmother, especially when you are blessed with the best. I enjoyed every moment that we spent together. Each moment was truly cherished.  With All My Love 

Keep God first in your life.  Love and take care of each other, please. 

To My Nieces:  I grew up with Shirley M. Williams and Barbara A. Little.  I cannot call each of you by name, but you all are special, and I love you very much. 

To My Nephews: Garrett Perkins, Jody Perkins, Corey Clark, Marvin Clark, Lyle Clark, Kelvin Foye, JaCorey Clark, Peter Millner, Paul Millner & Samuel Galloway, each of you held a special place in my heart.  Love you.  

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Rising Star Baptist Church, 146 Fisher Hill Road, Eden, North Carolina. The family will receive visitors and friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Harrison's Cemetery, Eden, North Carolina.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Julia Emma (Hairston Clark) Scales, please visit our floral store.