Boyd's Funeral Service | Warrenton, NC

Obituary For Mamie R Alston

Tell me it's okay To just want to cry. Tell me it's okay To never say goodbye. Tell me it's okay To be afraid to be strong. Tell me it's okay And that you're comin' along.

Ms. Mamie R. Alston, age 67, of Warrenton, North Carolina departed this life on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.

A HomeGoing Celebration will be conducted at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Greenwood Baptist Church, 1175 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Warrenton, NC 27589. The Reverend Eddie W. Lawrence, Pastor will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mamie leaves to cherish her precious memories her mother, Grace Alston of Warrenton, NC; her siblings, Mable Carver of Creedmoor, NC, Doris Alston (Jessie), Vernice Alston, Ann Alston, Shirley Elam (Robert), Andrew Alston (Sharon), Brenda Twitty (Sheldon) all of Warrenton, NC, Charles Alston (Phyllis) of Williamsboro, NC, Jamar Carver (Tasha) of Youngsville, NC, a special friend Steve; one aunt, Florine Russell of South Carolina, one uncle Thaddius Towns (Priscilla) of Winston Salem, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

She may be viewed on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 1:00pm until 6:00pm in the chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Services, 149 Holland Bland Road, Warrenton, NC 27589.

Guest Book

To The Alston Family...Mamie was a sweet person to have as a cousin....God has gained another Angel...I will continue to keep the family in my prayers...just stay strong...She's with God now...Love Always Leonard and Sylvia Campbell.

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To the Family: My heart goes out to you during this time of bereavement. Please accept my deepest condolences. Mamie will be missed, but her memory will live on forever. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏽🕊 Sincerely, Tamara Coleman

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To the Alston family, my family. Condolences to you all at the loss of your lovely Mamie from this earthly life. She was such a sweet person and always with a welcoming smile. She is smiling now with Jesus. God's strength be with you. Deborah Harrison-Mckevie

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We love ourselves some Mamie!!! Soooo much fun...she's on THE STREETS PAVED WITH GOLD...

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You delivered flowers to so many people over the years and always had the biggest smile. You were a joy to be around and we will miss you so very much! You are no longer in pain and have a new body...we will miss our "High Pockets" Blaylock Funeral Home Staff

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Condolences to the extended family of our Greenwood Baptist Church member Mamie Alston. She was deeply cared for by all of us. We will miss Mamie dearly but the memories will forever last. Sincerely,Annie L. Williams Scott

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Sending Prayers to the Family, so sorry for your lost.. Letitia Henderson & The Bullock Family

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Our prayers go out to the Alston Family.May God continue to grant you Love, Peace, and Comfort as you go Through this difficult time. God Bless You All. Constance,Ashley,and Valarie

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To the Alston Family I am sorry for your loss to my sister/friend Shirley my family sends Condolences and continued prayers for comfort and strength during this time Love you . Julia/Dennis Lemay

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Sending prayers and love to the Alston Family🙏❤️...Lue W.Harrington & Loretta D.Russell

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Prayers are with Sister Ann Alston in the loss of ur beloved sister I didn't know ur sister personally but I'm acquainted with U Ann so i offer my condolences, sympathy and Prayers.. From Larry D and all staff at WYAL1280AM Scotland Neck NC

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Mamie, you will be missed but we know you are without any pain or worries anymore.

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I worked with Mamie at Cochran furniture for many years. She was a hard working beautiful woman. Always easy to talk to and get along with. God has gained another Angel! My sincere condolences to the family. Gracie Crews

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My condolences and prayers to the Alston family during this time of your great loss🙏🙏 Gloria Silver

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Mamie was my sister from another mother who I can honestly say I loved her very much. She was a wonderful woman that will be missed forever. My heart is broken Mamie and one day it will be get better ❤️‍🩹 when I stop crying so much over you. I knew you way over forty plus years and you never changed always a sweet kind soul. God received another ANGEL 😇 gone to soon I love you my sweet friend/sister. NO MORE PAIN YOU WHERE ALWAYS STRONG. You don't have to fight for your life any longer.😭I love you forever Mamie Alston. I can still hear your voice and your laughter. Always remember you. Arthur and Emma (Lane) Williams 😭😇🙏🏼😘RIH

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My Condolences to Ann and family, prayers of strength for you in the days to come.

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I'm going to miss you cuz. Betty Williams

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I'm going to miss you cuz, all the laughter and conversations. Love

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Sorry for your loss. A lovely young lady. Love Erma L. Alexander & Family

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Our prayers are with the family. Travis,Charity and Tamara

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I work at cochrane for years with Mamie she was a sweet person. Always encourage you to do your best. Trina Boyd

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Mamie and I was just like Sisters at Church and away from Church I will continue to keep the Beauty of Mamies Floral Love at Church I will miss our conversation Love you

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I spoke to mamie a a few months ago we joked and laughed over the phone mamie was one of the sweetest and kindness person you could know and she always had a smile on her face just know you would be missed by all and my prayers go out to all the rest of the family may the Lord give you strength to overcome your broken heart and lost of a beautiful person may you rest in peace Mamie

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My sincere prayer and sympathy to the Alston family. Mamie was a great person. My sister and Angie and I called her Lemonade and she just always laughed. I will miss her. Jacquelyn Wilson

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Sending lots of love and prayer to the family. My mom Dellie worked with Mamie for many years at Cochran and this breaks our heart. With love Nathaniel, Dellie, Tiffany and Pamela.

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Sincere condolences to the Alston Family. Mamie was my dear friend and classmate. I am saddened to learn of her untimely passing. A bright light has truly been extinguished. Mamie you will be sorely missed. Rest peacefully my friend. Much love, Linda Tally Worth

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Mamie a beautiful sweet young Lady! Hey Cuz, with a hug, that's how we always greeted each other. Mamie my friend my cousin you will greatly be missed by myself and your Church family (Greenwood Baptist Church). No more pain ♥️♥️♥️♥️Love You Barbara Watson-Hargrove

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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