Alberta "Betsy" Alston

June 13, 1943 - July 1, 2021

Family Reflections Alberta Alston also known as "Betsy" was born June 13, 1943, to the late Robert Alston and Pecolia Robinson Alston Watts. Betsy earned her wings on July 1, 2021, at VCU Health Systems. Betsy was born in Greenport, New York and was the fourth of eight siblings. The family later moved to Emporia, VA where she was educated in Greenville County Public Schools. Betsy later moved to Richmond, VA where she worked at Thalhimers for twenty years and VCU Health System for fifteen years, where she retired. Betsy was baptized at an early age at Diamond Grove Baptist Church in Skippers, VA. She later joined Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. Betsy shared her love of service and was active in helping neighbors and most of all family. In addition to her parents, Betsy was preceded in death by her four brothers Robert Jr., Roger, and Russell Alston; Charlie Watts; two sisters, Helen Lee and Alma Allen. She leaves to cherish and celebrate her life's journey a sister, Rebecca Green, one devoted daughter, Sarah Marie Alston; two beloved sons, Teddy and Robert Earl Alston; one loving granddaughter, Shenelle Volte Alston; one great-granddaughter, Shaniya Marie Alston; beloved sister-in-law, Etta Alston of Emporia and two brothers-in-law, Russell Green and Russell Lee. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.