Marion B. Alston

January 9, 2015
Marion B. Alston

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Marion B. Alston, 84 of Hendersonville passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Pardee Hospital following a long illness. Born in Canada she had resided in Cambridge-Galt, Ontario, Canada; Jacksonville, FL; and Davenport, FL. Upon her retirement from Dampp-Chaser she and her husband traveled extensively.

She was a member of Fruitland Baptist Church. Her husband Douglas preceded her in death in 2010. She was also preceded in death by her sister Eleanor.

Surviving are her five children, Bruce Alston (Jeanne) of Hendersonville; D. Brian Alston (JoAnn) of Colorado Springs, CO; Brenda Whitt (Mitch) of Mills River; Brad Alston (Connie) of Mountain Home; and Brooke Jernigan (Chris) of Roanoke, VA; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild ìin the potî as she liked to say.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058.


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  • January 10, 2015
    Bonnie Bois says:
    RIP Aunt Marion you will be missed by many.you were one in a million I have lots of fond memories I will treasure forever.. love you dearly.

  • January 11, 2015
    Steve Easler says:
    Bruce, I am sorry about your mom and your dad. I pass by your house almost daily going to take or pickup kids. Always have fond memories of all my dealing with you and your dad at Mac Easler Ford! May The Lord bless you today!,

  • January 11, 2015
    Pam Green says:
    With each day May peace find a place in your heart. You have my deepest sympathy.

  • January 11, 2015
    Revonda says:
    Brenda. I am so very sorry for your loss.My heart & prayers are with you & your family! Hugs

  • January 11, 2015
    Marji Hare says:
    It was a pleasure to know & work with Marian for many years . She will be greatly missed . In deepest sympathy, Marji Patterson Hare