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Shanell Nicole Alston

05/17/1993 - 05/17/2023

Obituary For Shanell Nicole Alston

Ms. Shanell Nicole Alston, 30, was born on Monday, May 17, 1993 and departed this life on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 2608 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27713; family and friends visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and funeral service at 1:00 pm. Burial will be held at Beechwood Cemetery.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.


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Almost a yr later and we are still missing you something terrible Nell 🫢🏾 I love you so much dude it's still hard to believe. You would've been so great out here, you already were, but I guess you are an even better angel πŸͺ½ I still don't understand why but I've been trusting God this far πŸ™πŸΎ You just don't know how much I miss you bro I'm still hurting πŸ’”

R.i.p Nelly Nelly you will be missed aka lulu

RIP Nell. You will be truly missed ❣️

We love you so so so much Nellie Pooh πŸ’™ Until we meet again.. πŸ•ŠοΈ

I can't believe this is true. You were a force to be reckoned with and a person I will never forget. Rest in peace. April Tipton

My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family in during this very difficult time. Nell made an impact on so many of her and she had a heart of gold! I will always remember that beautiful smile and that infectious laugh of hers. She lived her life to the fullest. Rest in paradise my friend.

You were an amazing friend and had an amazing soul ❀️ you will be missed!! love you ❀️❀️ -DV

I'm sorry this happened to you!!!! SIP Nell and you will be truly missed by many.

I love n miss you nell you was always so happy I send my love

Rest in peace Nell! I love you so much and your presence will be missed πŸ€πŸ•ŠοΈ -Amani

Rest east we love and miss u so much #SIPNELL -shina

U are missed so much we all love ❀️ u #SIPNELL

Thus was a tough loss right here. Nell was definitely one of the good ones and I was so proud seeing her doing so well in life! My deepest condolences to the family πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Tanya Hamilton!

Sending my condolences to the family!

Nell u will truly be missed love..!! i will continue to kepp ur sisters nd ur family in my prayers..!! this is just so unreal..!! how can someone take ur life on the same day god gave u life..!! until we meet again my friend..!! we all love u..!!

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me by David M. Romano

When tomorrow starts without me And I'm not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes Are filled with tears for me I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today While thinking of the many things We didn't get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you And each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too But when tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by the hand And said my place was ready In Heaven far above And that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly love But when I walked through Heaven's gate I felt so much at home When God looked down and smiled at me From His great golden throne He said this is eternity And all I promised you Today your life on earth is past But here it starts anew I promise no tomorrow For today will always last And since each day's the same way There's no longing for the past So when tomorrow starts without me Don't think we're far apart For every time you think of me I'm right here in your heart.

❀️ Tee

My little cousin. I love you sooo much it hurts. I try to think of childhood memories to laugh to keep from crying. But it doesn't work. I've been trying to think of words to post or say but I have none because it hurts to see RIP in front of your name so I won't. I tell myself that God was ready for you but we weren't. Until we see each other again " I Love You Cuz" as you would always say. I know this new part of life is going to be different for us all so continue to watch over us all and hold Aunt Fatty, Teonna, and Tip much tighter.

Love Cousin Tee

My little cousin. I love you soooo much it hurts. I think about childhood memories and just cry. I try and laugh to keep from crying but it doesn't work. It's hard to see RIP in front of your name so I won't. God was ready for you but we weren't until we see each other again "Love You Cuzz" as you would always say. Love Cousin Tee.

I love you round πŸ’” I'm sickkkkkkkk!!! Sleep in peace and know that you'll be truly missed! One of the realist fasho πŸ˜­πŸ•ŠοΈ -KK

I love you so much Shanell ! Fly high and rest easy baby !

Shanell you truly going to be missed girl Thank you again for the steak cake again for my birthday. Prison brought us close but We did it Break every chain. I'm crying so hard girl my heart hurts Nell, Continue to shine bright on everyone you ever touched or cross paths with. I'm going to miss your genuine soul Kisses from your prison BM me and LJ going to miss you girl.

Sending my condolences πŸ’ to the family

The xity gonna definitely miss you bro! Sleep easy

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord."Offering my deepest condolences to the family during this time of bereavement. Praying for peace and understanding through this difficult time. Nell... it's not goodbye but see you later Cro β™ΏοΈπŸ’™ -KB

Mane u accomplish a lot , u was going far & people hated to see that . Just ain't real Niggas out here no more ! I know u looking down on us & smiling , u up there in heaven pray for Our City !

Man I didn't want to the 3 letter's in front of ya name mane, you was doing so good bruh. I was proud of you may you continue to rest and praying πŸ™πŸ½ for ya family.

Rest easy Nell

Nell you were such a great person, no matter what you always had a smile on your face! We weren't too close but anytime we crossed paths we spoke and you were always so positive. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ«ΆπŸ½

Nell you were such a great person, no matter what you always had a smile on your face! We weren't too close but anytime we crossed paths we spoke and you were always so positive. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ«ΆπŸ½

Bruh you are truly gonna be missed, you are loved by so many!!! You were my little big brother that I never had!!! You didn't deserve this, I am heartbroken.Rest easy!! Prayers and condolences to the family!!

Nell you are one the most genuine people I have ever cam across. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to know and share part of your journey. Rest well bro!πŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈ

Forever in my heart and you will always be remembered for the beautiful light that you were in this dark world

Where do I begin smh this shit really hurts and break my heart I don't understand or can imagine rip I'll see you Friday prayers going up for the family

To the Family So sorry to hear of your (our) loss. Ronnie had spoke often of Shanell and had asked that I call to encourage her as she embarked on her new ventures. I was looking forward to meeting her. My condolences to all. Rest in Peace Butch

I love you bro 4L Dis Shit Hurt Fr πŸ’”

Nell, there is so much left unsaid. We had made plans to have drinks when you got home from your birthday trip. I was going to tell you how proud I was of you, how strong you were and how you deserved everything you were working so hard for. I know you felt like you were about to make it but you were wrong - you had made it already, you were successful and destined for better things. I'm sorry your time with the people who loved you so much was cut short, it's not fair. You will forever be loved and missed and never far my thoughts. Much love to you my friend β™₯️

Nell bro where do I even begin........ I'm so sorry you had to depart the way you did, but I also know God wouldn't want us questioning Him. He only lended you to us for a short time but I appreciate every memory and every moment and EVERY conversation we had. Happy Birthday & Sleep peacefully. Thank you for being my friend πŸ’”

I love you bro this for life and after I wake up and be sick knowing you not living this thing called life with me with us the people that loved to hear your laugh it's a hard pill to swallow but you can always live on through us walk with us bro be with us again bro I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ❀️

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

Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | Durham, NC

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