Mrs. Margaret Irene Alston Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Margaret Irene Alston

Mrs. Margaret Irene Alston was born in Washington, DC on October 21, 1942, and raised in High Point, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Carson and Polly Alston. Margaret departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024. Margaret passionately loved her family.

Margaret graduated from William Penn High School in 1962. She worked numerous jobs and eventually retired from Guilford County Schools. She was faithful member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as President of the choir.

Margaret was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Jean Alston and Barbara Ann Alston, and her grandson, Derrick Byers.

Margaret was a dedicated mother and grandmother.

She will be remembered as a vibrant joyful spirit who brought warmth and laughter to everyone around her. Her love for children was boundless, and she had a natural gift for making people smile with her humor and charm. She enjoyed her life in full- whether it was a shopping trip, a new traveling adventure or simply spending time with loved ones. Always looking fabulous and embracing the fun wherever she went. She reminded us all to live life with style, grace and an opened heart.

She leaves to cherish her memories her brother, Carson Alston Jr. (Joy Alston), sister, Mattie Alston; three wonderful children, Jerry Byers Sr., Sandra Smoot (Alex Smoot) and Traci McCauley; four grandchildren, Timeka Donnell, Tiffany Smoot, Jeffery Smoot and Jerry Byers Jr. (Shaina Byers); six great grandchildren; a special friend, Melvin Eaves and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Kim Hines sent Sweet Moments for Mrs. Margaret Irene Alston - November 08, 2024

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You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Your Slane family

Della Alston's granddaughter Gaynelle Williamson from Alamance County

Sincere condolences to the family, just learned of Margaret's homecoming and wanted to let the family know that we are in sorrow with you.
The family of the late John & Della Alston Williamson from Alamance County. 74P9GEJ

Sending my condolences and prayers for the family of Mrs.Margaret Alston 🕊️🙏🕊️ Sharon Green and Family

Sending love and prayers to the family of Margret Alston.Praying for strength for you in this difficult time of your lives.But rest assured that she is resting in the arms of Jesus because she lived a life that assured that she would be with Mother and family that went before her.We will have to live a life so we can see her again 🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

My sincere condolences to the family,sending prayer and love.
Beverly Horne Venus TX

Tracey we are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. "May the cherished memories of your mother bring you comfort during this difficult time". You and your family have our deepest condolences. Tamika Williams & Betty McLean

Our condolences and prayers to the Byers family. The Dickey Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Neil and Virginia McLean and Nicole McLean Moore.

My condolences and prayers to the family. Jackie Lloyd Williams and family

Rest in paradise my angle. You will be greatly missed Sis Louanna Blackman

You will be greatly missed. Rest in Paradise my angel.

No amount of words can relieve her children and grand children of the pain they're feeling today. Her family and friends have lost a warrior. Helen Quick-Brooks.

Our deepest condolences to the Alston Family. Joyce H Boyd and Family

Ms Margaret will be missed NELLIE JEAN

Sending prayers and condolences to the family you will truly be missed at Church love Rosa Linton Ervin

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Patsy Rogers

My deepest sympathy to family . She was a great person and will be missed. I will always cherish the moments that we spent laughing and talking about life . I am thankful to have known her . May she rest in peace . yd,cma

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Our deepest condolences and prayers.We share your lose growing up in Burns Hill together. Berline and Daisy (Mitchell)

Sending my deepest condolences to the Alston family. Linda Parker

Sending my deepest condolences to the Alston family.

Our Deepest condolences to the Alston Family. Angel, Michelle Mcbee and Family

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Margaret Alston she was such a sweet lady RIH Mrs. Margaret 🕊️🙏😇🕊️ Sharon Green and Family

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