Whitney Marie Huston

Whitney Marie Huston, 28, of Whitsett passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born August 9, 1996, in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Jesse James Stevens, Jr. and Maria Layne-Stevens.

Whitney cared deeply for others and carried tremendous pride; therefore, she enrolled in nursing school immediately after completing her service in the United States Air Force. Whitney was an excellent nursing student and wanted others to succeed so much, she devoted time tutoring and encouraging the nursing cohort behind hers.

Whitney acquired an AA in Health Sciences and immediately enrolled in nursing school and was accepted to each she applied. Whitney enjoyed children, young children like her son Ezra, therefore she assisted the Graham Youth Sports League as a T-Ball coach, Basketball Coach, and Soccer Coach.

While Whitney had many interests, she had a special gift with children. She devoted all her energy to her only child, Ezra James Huston, who was absolutely everything to her. Every day with his mother was an adventure. She made his life magical, he felt loved, and he loved her dearly. In the words of her 5-year-old son, Ezra James Huston; Though her time with us was far too short, the love we all shared will “stay alive and protect us.”

Whitney was preceded in death by her grandfather, Marvin L. Layne, Sr. Those left to remember and cherish her memory are her son, Ezra James Huston; her husband, although they were separated for a long time, Dain Huston of Goldsboro, NC; parents, Maria Layne-Stevens and Jesse James Stevens, Jr. of Browns Summit; mother-in-law, Tammy Huston of Alexandria, Virginia; grandmothers, Kathryn Layne of Burlington, Ohio and Carolyn Duke of Suffolk, Virginia; grandfather, Jesse James Stevens of Bridgeport Connecticut; siblings, Hayley White of Knightdale, NC, David Layne of Greensboro, NC, Jesse J. Stevens, III and Peyton Stevens of Moreno Valley, CA; sister-in-law, Cierra Huston of Alexandria, Virginia; nieces and nephews, Kamron Layne, Kaiden Layne, and Kaliyah White of Knightdale, NC; aunts and uncles, Marvin Layne, Wesley Hall and Markessa Hall of South Point, Ohio, Dallas and Melinda Stevens of Portsmouth, VA, Daryl and Candace Stevens of Staunton, Virginia, Frederick and Shere’e Edwards, and Calvin and Kamisha Stevens as well as a host of cousins and extended family members and close friends.

A service to celebrate Whitney’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, in the Lineberry Center at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel, 515 North Elm Street, Greensboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Flowers and donations may be sent to Hanes Lineberry Funeral North Elm Chapel, 515 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com