Delvin Lynette Alston

Delvin Lynette Alston 41 of Columbia, SC formerly of Darlington, SC died January 18,2020. Funeral service will be Friday, January 24,2020 1:00 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Cecil L. Bromell officiating. The family is receiving friends at 4403 Hoffmeyer Rd Darlington, SC 29532 Public viewing will be 1-8 Thursday January 23,2020 at Kistler- Hardee Funeral Home Ms. Delvin Lynette Alston, daughter of Marie Sansbury Alston and the late David Abron Alston, was born August 10, 1978 in Florence, SC. She departed this earthly life on January 18, 2020. Delvin was a scholar of Darlington County School District and a member of the first class to graduate from Darlington High School in 1996. She touched the lives of many of her peers while she was there. Delvin accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Later she joined and was baptized at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and was an active member until she moved away. Her passion for children and the youth led her to be a very dedicated volunteer instructor for Macedonia Life Skills Center. Delvin was a very vibrant, generous and loving individual. She never met a stranger and was always open to helping in any capacity. She embraced life with her beautiful smile, a positive outlook, joy, happiness and appreciation for every day. Delvin loved to travel and live life without limitations. Delvin went on to further her education by earning an Associates Degree in Human Services from Florence-Darlington Technical College. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology from Coker College (now Coker University). She also obtained a Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She was employed by Richland County CASA as a Case Coordinator and as a Licensed Counselor for the Youth Advocacy Program. Delvin was blessed to experience a life that many people only dream of having. Often times she would say, “Someday everything will make sense so for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.” Delvin was preceded in death by her father: David Abron Alston, her nephew: Dakari Stewart, and her maternal grandmother: Dora White Sansbury Black. Delvin leaves to cherish fond memories: her son, Savon Delvontae Hart; her mother, Marie Sansbury Alston; her siblings Deitra (William) Stewart; David Alston, Jr, Dion Alston, and Shedrick Haney; honorary daughter, Rocky Cruz; honorary father Lamias Lamar Muldrow; special sisters, Teva Alston and Orrie(Charles) Roberson; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, god children and bonus relatives Memorials may be made to Richland County CASA Foundation, rccasafoundation. Org.