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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 AlstonWhen 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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTWe, 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
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