Michelle was an integral part of the station’s daily operations. She did it effortlessly, always had a lively personality and greeted EVERYONE with a smile! Michelle was actively involved in physical fitness. She was the owner of BodyTalk where she taught hip-hop aerobics, Zumba, and an array of fitness classes. She taught at New Life Fitness, Gold’s Gym and was currently teaching at Beyond Words Dance Academy. She had a passion for dancing which began at the early age of 3 years old and continued through high school and college. In fact, she attended South Carolina State University where she was an illustrious Champagne dancer with the Marching 101 Band. Michelle leaves to cherish her life and mourn her death: her mother, son, Juan L. Andrews and daughter Rian A. McCallum of Columbia, South Carolina; her biological parents, Billy Parson, Jr. and Annette (Willie) Polk of Catonsville, Maryland; 3 brothers, Tyrone Alston of Michigan, William (Debora) Parson of Catonsville, Maryland, Christopher (Tiffani) Polk of Owings Mill, Maryland; 2 sisters, Trina Alston and Renia Alston of Michigan, a special friend, Anthony “Bam” Givens of Charlotte, North Carolina, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of loving relatives and caring friends, all of whom will miss her dearly Michelle’s journey in radio started at Rainbow Radio as a receptionist then she was promoted to Promotions Director for Hot 103.9. Hot 103.9 was acquired by InnerCity Broadcasting in 2004 -2005 and shortly after the transition Michelle became Promotions Director for heritage radio station, The Big DM 101.3 as well as maintaining her position with Hot 103.9. In 2014 Michelle became the Director of Promotions for the entire Alpha Media LLC. cluster which included Fox 102, Q 93.5, Rock 99.7, ESPN 1230 AM/94.4 FM, The Big DM 101.3 & Hot 103.9/93.9. Michelle was in charge of creating and coordinating promotional programs and events like The Big DM’s Annual Women’s Empowerment, the radio station’s partnership with The Black Expo and countless other music concerts plus specialty shows. As the Promotions Director, Michelle interacted with every department of all the radio stations. But primarily, with sales and marketing. She planned sales promotions, which generated revenue, and programmed promotions that were aimed at increasing the ratings for all of the radio stations. These promotions included live broadcast events in public (remote broadcasts), on-air contests, DJ/On-Air Personality appearances, giveaways, and so on. Michelle represented Alpha Media LLC to the fullest! She interacted often with the public, various city officials, and advertisers. Michelle was also able to leverage her talents, vast connections, intellectual know-how and years of marketing/promotions experience to form her own marketing company with Susan Morningstar called ALSTAR promotions. ...the youngest daughter of Mary Alston and the late Deacon Felton Alston, departed this life quietly into eternal rest on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her sister Sheila Alston. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Second Nazareth Baptist Church where she was active in various ministries. Kimberly Alston was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 29, 1972. Michelle, as she was often called by family and friends was educated in the public schools of Richland County, South Carolina and graduated from WJ Keenan High School, Class of 1989. She was employed as a Program Director with Alpha Media for several years until she stepped into a new role as an Account Executive at Cumulus Media. Kimberly Michelle Alston When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess; How much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown But, it’s time I traveled on alone. Do grieve a while for me if you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on; So, if you need me, call and I will come. Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near So listen to your heart and you will hear All my love around you soft and clear And then, when you must come this way alone; I will greet you with a smile And welcome you home. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the beloved family of Kimberly Michelle Alston, wish to thank each of you for the out- pouring of love and wonderful acts of kindness rendered during the passing of our loved one. May God bless each of you with his mercy. To Those I Love and Those That Love Me