Catherine (Nettles) Alston

Ms. Catherine (Nettles) Alston, age 94, of Pittsboro, NC entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at her residence.

Catherine Nettles Alston peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, reaching out for the hands of her Lord and Savior in the comfort of her home. She was lovingly surrounded by her children and receiving Hospice care during this time.

 Catherine Nettles Alston was born on October 9, 1930, in Siler City, NC, to the late Carl Lee and Ada Baldwin Nettles. She pursued her education in Chatham County and later met and married the late Salmon D. Alston, with whom she shared the joy of raising six children.

 As a devoted mother, Catherine was the heart of her family. In her children's eyes, she was both a Queen and a source of unwavering strength. In her younger years, she had a passion for cooking and was particularly renowned for her delicious sweet potato pies and homemade biscuits, which often delighted the neighborhood children who would eagerly inquire about her biscuit supply.

Catherine's warm and engaging personality allowed her to connect with many people, forging lasting friendships throughout her life. She was known for her candidness, always offering honesty in her words and interactions.

 A remarkable woman, she dedicated her career to Gool’s Farms, Webster’s Poultry, and Chatham County Schools, where she eventually retired.

 Before experiencing an extended illness, Catherine was a valued and active member of Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church. Additionally, she contributed her time and energy to the Chatham County Council on Aging, the Chatham Homemaker Club, the American Legion, and the NAACP.

 Catherine was the only surviving sibling and outlived all her brothers and sisters. In her later years, she often expressed a longing to join her parents, son, and siblings in Heaven. She has now been granted her heavenly wings.

 Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Winston Rochelle Alston and ten siblings, Arthur, Amos, Orin, Joseph, Jeff, Lindo, Melvin, Virginia, Katie, and Lavenia.

 She is survived by her children: Vinston U. Nettles (Maxine), Wilma A. Peete, Simon K. Alston, Marty F. Alston all of Pittsboro, NC and Veronica A. Scotton (Rev. Clyde, Jr.) Siler City, NC; nine grandchildren: Wayne, Tammy, Cedric, Candie, Angela, Simon, Jr., Marty, Jr., Brandon and Vanquas; ten great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and many much-loved nieces, nephews and friends. Catherine shared a wonderful bond with her grandson, Vanquas Scotton, her great-grandson Hunter Mote, her great-great-granddaughter Bella Rorie, as well as her niece Brigal Stone, Ada Alston, and her great-great-niece JaKayla Burnette and Milla Alston. 

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