Ms. Maria Angelica Alston
Ms. Maria Angelica Alston
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Funeral, 11 AM, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Victory Tabernacle Church, 1329 US70W, Garner, NC, The Rev. James E. Perkins, Pastor, Eulogist. The Rev. Marvin Sanders, Officiating, Visitation, 10:30 AM to 11 AM prior to the service. Interment, Duplin Memorial Gardens, 133 John Deere Rd., Teachey, N.C. Public Viewing, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12 Noon to 8 PM at the funeral home.
Survivors; children, Tonyea DeVega, Ashley DeVega (Zaetion), and Alston DeVega; siblings, Madeline Drayton (Marcel), Lisa Lindsay, and Michael Alston; grandchildren, Antonius, Jr., Amina, Aaliyah, Zendaya, and Zaniyah; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after 6 PM at 1418 Brisbane Wood Way, Cary.
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Lisa Smith, Assistant Principal of YE Smith Elementary
February 18, 2026
Ms. Alston was such a joy to work with! I am saddened by the loss of such a great light. she had such a passion for life and especially for the students here at YE Smith. I hate that I could not attend the service for her but I did watch online. To the family- You all did a great job memorializing Maria. Know that the staff, students and families here ate YE Smith are praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. Please remember: John 16:22 - So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. Maria brought us all joy and we count it joy to have had the opportunity to know and love her.
Donald & Katrina Tyre
February 17, 2026
With our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Maria beautiful smile and sweet and kind spirit will be missed.
Camelia Campbell
February 12, 2026
Ms. Alston you will truly be missed. You were a sweet and funny lady, always making people laugh. Always coming down to the cafeteria (YE Smith) to speak to us every day and we get to see what nice outfit you had on each day. So, I know you going out in style. Stay Flyy and rest in peace. Love Camelia & Ca'Mya Campbell
Otis Maben
February 12, 2026
My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
It was a pleasure serving her as her principal! She will be missed
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Barbara Bonilla-Valentin
February 11, 2026
Words can not began to express how I feel/felt at the news of your passing. I am going to miss your smile, energy and love for our scholars! I'm grateful for the opportunity and joy of getting to know and laugh with such a genuine person of integrity! Rest now for you have truly earned it.
Jennifer Olumba
February 11, 2026
Please accept my deepest condolences. Although we did not work together very long, she was warm and kind and will be missed. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kim
February 11, 2026
So sad to hear this news. Maria was a very vibrant and funny teammate. She loved her own children as well as working with kids in WCPSS. I will always remember all the funny things that she blurted out at our team meetings Gone too young!
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