Jacqueline Venita (Miller) Alston

Psalm 49:15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for He shall receive me.

Ms. Jacqueline Venita” Miller” Alston, the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Louise Miller, was born November 25, 1945.  She departed this life on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Palmetto Health Baptist, Columbia, South Carolina.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Union Baptist Church Family Life Center in Rembert.  The body will be placed in the church for viewing one hour prior to the service.  Public viewing will take place on Thursday at the funeral home from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM

“Jackie,” as she was affectionately known attended Sumter County Public Schools and later completed Technical School in Philadelphia, PA.  Most notably Jackie was a “Phenomenal Cook.”   She spent several years as a seamstress working for various retail businesses.  Early in her life she was offered a modeling career which she did not pursue.   Most notably, Jackie was known for her comedic talent and ability to keep her family entertained. 

The religious teaching of her parents and grandmother influenced her to seek the Lord.  She became a member of the Union Baptist Church at an early age. 

She was the wife of the late David Alston.  Ms. Alston  leaves to cherish and celebrate her memory  three children, Nathaniel Richard “Tyrone” Miller (Afshawn), Jacques and Johnnie Stover; four sisters, Josephine Doris Wiggins (Hardy), Bertha Thompson, Rosa Keys (Freddie), Iris Joann Parks (Dareck) and one brother Richard Miller (Dianne); six grandchildren, Shrita, Crystal, Amber, Kelley, Sarah and Jonathan; an adopted son Mr. Lloyd Fulton; specially close friends Ms. Dorothy Bethea and Mrs. Linda Patterson;  a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.      

A brother, Mr. Nathaniel Miller, Jr. preceded her in death.

Family and friends may call or visit at 1587 Saxton Rd, Rembert, SC.

Compassionate Professional Care has been entrusted to Brown's Funeral Home.

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