With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Merilyn T. Alston, 58, of Lake City, SC, widow of the late Eugene Alston, who passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Life Reflections

Mrs. Merilyn Alston, daughter of the late Samuel L. Wilson and Rachel L. Wilson was born in Williamsburg County, South Carolina on March 18, 1966. She closed her eyes and began her eternal rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Merilyn was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County, she graduated from Hemingway High School in 1984. She was a longtime employee of Tupperware of Hemingway, SC. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Hickory Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Merilyn served on the missionary auxiliary, church custodian, and whereever she was needed. She was loved by many and enjoyed spending time with her family, and cooking. A few of her favorite dishes to cook were fried chicken, rutabagas, and chewies.

In 1986 Merilyn was united in Holy Matrimony to Eugene Alston, Jr. who preceded her in death. This union was blessed with two children, Brandon Rashad and Crystal Monique Alston.

In addition to her father (Samuel) and husband (Eugene), Merilyn was preceded in death by her siblings, Jesse Faison, Elizabeth Wilson, Robert Wilson, and Diane Dollard, along with three special sisters-in law, Shirley Pringle, Runell Wilson and Alberta Wilson.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her loving children, Brandon Alston of Hemingway, SC and Crystal Alston of the home; her loving mother, Rachel L. Wilson of Hemingway, SC; two brothers, Josephus Wilson of Nesmith, SC and Samuel (Dwinda) Wilson of Allenhurst, GA; six sisters, Amanda Douglas of Cheraw, SC, Norma Wilson of Moncks Corners, SC, Virginia (Benjamin) Branch of Surry, VA, Sylvia (Carl) Frazier of Virginia Beach, VA,  Elnora Mobley of West Columbia, SC and Adriane Wilson of West Columbia, SC; three brothers-in-law, Roosevelt Wilson of Kingstree, SC, Derrick Alston of Kingstree, SC and Carlos (Sherri) Alston of Lancaster, SC; two sisters-in-law, Lucinda Holmes of Nesmith, SC and Lorraine (Leroy) Hampton of Gresham, SC; one great nephew, Tashon Simon of Florence, SC that was like a grandson; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

The family will be receiving friends and family at 101 Martha Law Drive, Lake City, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.