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Teresa Ann Alston was born on September 7, 1965, to Mary A. Reid. Teresa was raised by her grandparents, the Late Lewis T. and Mary Hyman Alston. She took her final rest on the morning of October 11, 2023, at ECU Health in Greenville, NC. Teresa was educated in the Pitt County Public School System and was a proud 1983 graduate of J.H. Rose High School. After graduation, she attended Pitt Technical College now Pitt Community College. Affectionately known to many as “Tee” and “Ressa”, was known for her contagious personality, the will to help and her beautiful head of hair. Teresa made sure her hair was done. If you were looking for her on Fridays, she’s sitting at the salon with her Stylist. Every Friday we knew she was getting that hair right. Teresa loved to cook. Her macaroni and cheese, signature strawberry cake and those fried crabs. She loved to see the smile on the faces of those who appreciated her food. Continuing her calling, Teresa worked in several restaurants and ANYWHERE food was being served she controlled the food line, from the front to the end of the line she had it, and please don’t play on her service line or you would get it. Teresa appreciated every job opportunity she had to help her Family, Friends and Community. She believed in keeping a job. Teresa was employed by Pitt County School System for several years in the Food Service department and as a Driver. She Took part in the Pitt County Summer feeds and other various programs. After leaving the school system she continued her calling at RiverTrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington NC. While there Teresa gained the heart and respect of All she encountered for over 10 years. Teresa believed in her Church. As a member of Hayes Chapel, she would participate in Family and Friends Day frying fish or whatever was needed, she was also a member of the Do-Gooders club. If you didn’t know her, give it one minute, you’ll discover you just found your new Lifelong Friend. Teresa never meets a stranger. Never told anyone no or wait I’m busy. She Always gave of herself and her time. She helped Everyone she could. In the days that came The Family discovered she found a way to continue giving of herself to help someone’s Life. Teresa never complained to Anyone. She never complained. She never complained. Teresa is preceded in death by aunt/sister, Brenda C. Alston; uncle/brothers, Milton R. Alston and Shelton R. Alston. Left to Celebrate her Life are: Mother, Mary A. Reid of the home; Sister, Tanya Austin (Spencer Edwards) of Greenville, NC; Uncles/Brothers, Ronnie E. Alston of Greenville, NC Tyrone F. Alston of Greenville, NC, Terry D. Alston of Greenville, NC, Lewis C. Alston (Charlotte) of Tarboro, NC, Joe Crandell (Patricia) of Parmele, NC; Nephews, SFC Brandon M. Austin (Christina) of Honolulu, HI, Devin T. Austin (Daisy) of Hinesville, GA, Jomare L. Austin of Greenville, NC, Special Nephew, Samuel R. Edwards of Greenville, NC; Aunts, Velma Perry (Christopher) of Louisburg, NC, Dorothy Hyman of New York, New York; Uncles, Larry Hyman (Emma) of Goldsboro, NC, Donnie Hyman (Tina) of Brooklyn, New York; Great Nephews, Braylon M. Austin of Honolulu, HI, Liam Austin of Hinesville GA, Jaiden A. Austin of Honolulu, HI; Great Nieces, Sofia A. Austin of Hinesville, GA, Olivia L. Austin of Hinesville, GA; Special Friends, Patricia and Sam Brown of Greenville, NC Dr. Clifton and Ann Woods of Greenville, NC; Cousins, The Alstons, Hymans, Browns, Webbs; God Family, RiverTrace Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Greenfield Terrace Community Ms. Catherine Johnson.

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Ms. Teresa Ann Alston

September 7, 1965 - October 11, 2023