Ida Alston Obituary
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From an early age she received her early education from Beaufort School System. She proudly graduated from Benedict College with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work. She worked for over 20 years for the State of Georgia as a Social Worker and retired where she took pride in providing phenomenal and compassionate care for her clients and she admired her co-workers as family. She was a committed church member at Greater New Light Baptist Church for over 40 years where she became a member in the late 1970s. Greater New Light was always her second family in Christ. She served diligently and whole heartedly on the Mothers Board and took incredible pride in making sure everyone received a card whether for Birthdays, Anniversaries, special moments, and those times in need. For Christmas, she made sure EVERY single person got something, that is how much her love reached. Her quiet loving nature and compassion went beyond the moon and stars. Her faith in God never wavered despite her darkest hour and in that we find comfort and healing in this greatest loss. God has truly gained an amazing angel and spirit!
"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Masters happiness! Matthew 25.21
Mrs. Alston leaves behind her lovely and committed husband, Anthony Alston of 49 years of holy matrimony in Atlanta, GA; she cherished her children, Candice Gipson (Guy Gipson, son in-law) and Timothy Alston; her beautiful granddaughters, Gia and Camaya Gipson; her beloved siblings, Annie B Brown (deceased brother in-law Roy Brown), Fred Bryan (sister in-law Rose Bryan), George Bryan Jr, and Mary L Bryan; many loving In-Laws, several much loved nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
A Service to honor Mrs. Alstons life will take place on Monday, March 10, 2025, beginning 11:00 AM at Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 2540 Campbellton Road SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30311-4400. The Honorable Pastor Leland L. Jones, Sr., MDiv, DMin will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough, Georgia at 3:00 PM following the service. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.
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Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors
Sunday, March 9, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2580 Hwy42 N
McDonough, GA 30253
Funeral Service
Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church
Monday, March 10, 2025
11:00 AM
2540 Campbellton Road SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30311-4400 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Ida, please visit our Tree Store.
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The Staff of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors
October 1, 2025
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