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