Joyce Ann Alston

1958 - 2012

Joyce Ann Alston obituary, 1958-2012, North Las Vegas, NV

BORN

1958

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Thomas and Jones Funeral Home

2457 North Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Joyce Alston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 13, 2012.

Joyce Ann Alston was born October 7, 1958 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Frankie and Joseph Alston. She was the 4th child in the family. Joyce Ann accepted Christ at a early age, she was raised at Cox Upper room Church Of God In Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Cox. She graduated from Valley High in 1976. After High School she attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas where she majored in accounting.

Joyce was the first black employee at Merrill Lynch Stock Exchange in Las Vegas. Joyce left Merrill Lynch to pursue a career in gaming at that she became employed at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel as a craps dealer.

Joyce loved the world of fashion and modeling, she attended the Lenz modeling school in 1978, she was a member of the KOZA Modeling group, where she performed in many local fashion shows as a Top Model.

She is survived by her daughter Jocelynn Alston, mother Frankie Alston, sisters, Vicki, Bridget and Carla. Her brothers Kevin and Joseph Alston Jr. She leaves to mourn her passing many nieces, nephew and a Host of friends and family.

She will be missed forever.

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August 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Alston family.

Essie Henson (Las Vegas)

August 16, 2012

Cephas Kelly

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 16, 2012

Our sympathy to the Alston family. Our prayers are with you
Margot (Crooks) and Eugene Bibbins

August 16, 2012

Tyrone Spurlin

REST IN PEACE

August 16, 2012

Eugene, Natassia, Zedekiah Bousley

I am honored to have been your niece and you taught me more than you'll ever know. I will always love you Aunty!!!
“Philippians 3:20-21 But we are citizens of heaven and are eagerly waiting for our Savior to come from there. Our Lord Jesus Christ has power over everything, and he will make these poor bodies of ours like his own glorious body. (CEV)”

Posted by Eugene, Natassia, Zedekiah Bousley

August 16, 2012

THEA JONES

GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS TO THE ALSTON FAMILY,
"MAY THE LORD KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN THIS HOUR OF BEREAVEMENT. MAY HAVEN SMILE UPON YOU IN THE NIGHTS AND DAYS TO COME .
LOVE,THEA JONES & FAMILY
SAN DIEGO,CA

Posted by THEA JONES

August 15, 2012

Condolences to the family.
God Bless
Renay Prentiss-Jones
Arlington, Texas

August 15, 2012

Makeba Jackson

With sincere love and condolence to My Aunt Teenie, my cousins Carla, Vicki, Joe Boy, PeeWee, and Bridget and my other extended cousins of the Alston Family as well as my cousin Jocelynn, I pray that God will give you solice at this difficult time, I pray that God continue to give you peace and confort in knowing that Joyce is at peace and it is well with her soul. We will miss her so much. I love you all, Makeba and Malachi.

August 15, 2012

Brandon Severs

Joyce life on this earth may of ceased but the family will continue to speak of your life and personality as long as we can. True love never ceases to exist and truly you are loved and until a reunion in the sky you Joyce Ann will sorely be missed.

August 15, 2012

Jacqueline Nkwanga

To The Alston
The Wesley & Nkwanga Family sends our condolences,love,and prays

August 15, 2012

Phyllis Jackson

To Aunt Teenie and my cousins I pray that you can truly find comfort in knowing that our beloved Joyce Ann is in the presence of the Lord. Joyce Ann has made it over, her struggles, pain, and cares of this world are over. She is at peace and eternal rest. Joyce Ann's beautiful spirit will always be with us - we'll miss her sense of humor and her unique style. I'll miss, as I so admired in her a determination and commitment to live life on her own terms. Her time with us is done, complete, so God who knows best, called her home. I hear that she was prepared and ready - Rest now cousin, Rest in Peace.

August 14, 2012

Kathy Lattimore

My deepest sympathy goes out to The Alston Family. Lean on the Lord for Strength. My prayers are with you.

August 14, 2012

Nikki Davis

You will be truly missed Joyce Ann. Love you always cousin..

August 13, 2012

Sharon Burris

To The Family of Joyce Ann Alston,
Our sincere condolences. Will keep you lifted up in prayer.
The Burris Family,
Willie, Sharon & Prince,
North Las Vegas, NV

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