Juanita B. Alston

Juanita Burroughs Alston, affectionately known as “Nita” was born February 27, 1930, in Georgetown, South Carolina to the martial union between Mr. Jerry Burroughs and Mrs. Martha J. Burroughs both of whom are deceased.

Juanita attended Georgetown County Public schools. She shared a marital union with Mr. Thomas Alston who preceded her in death.

She accepted the Lord as her savior and became a member of Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Juanita worked for several years in the hospitality industry in Myrtle Beach, SC until her health started to decline. She loved laughing and spending time with her family. Juanita believed that everyone should always dress to impress, which prompted her love and passion for ironing.

She departed this world on November 26, 2021, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Mrs. Ethel Barrentine, Mrs. Nora Bennett and Mr. Horace Burroughs. She also had two children that preceded her in death: Mrs. Mary Ethel “Thomasina” Burgess and Mr. Wendell Alston.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories six children: Mackie (Mary Alice) Alston of Georgetown, SC, Ricky (Deborah) Alston of Georgetown, SC, Jackie (Jefferson) Grier of Myrtle Beach, SC, Lorenzo Alston of Louisiana, Wanda Alston, Cedric Alston both of Myrtle Beach, SC, one brother: Clarence (Peggy) Burroughs of Georgetown, SC, son-in-law: Wesley Burgess of Myrtle Beach, SC, One special niece: Dionne Alston, Four special friends: Mrs. Ula Gibbs, Mrs. Betty Tucker, Mrs. Cat Dewitt and Mrs. Christena Terry, 16 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and trust friends.

Juanita B. Alston of Myrtle Beach passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Sandy Grove Baptist Church.  There will be a viewing from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday, December 3, 2021, at Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, Myrtle Beach Chapel.  Interment will be in Pine Island Community Cemetery.

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