Ms. Louise Burton Alston, 77, was born on Tuesday, September 17, 1945 and departed this life on March, 3, 2023.Louise Lee Burton-Alston was born to the late Robert Lee Burton and Mattie Oliver Burton in Durham NC. She was the 2nd of 6 children, she was preceded in death by her brother Harold Esau Burton.

Louise was educated in the Durham Public School system, she graduated from Merrick Moore High School class of 1963 where she was a cheerleader and served on the first yearbook committee. She continued higher educational pursuits at North Carolina Central University.

Louise careers included that of a phlebotomist, she was employed by Duke Hospital, Durham Regional and the Durham VA. She worked as an Aids Advocate and Educator, and later ran her own successful Day Care Center “The Cat in the Hat” for several years. She made an indelible impact on the lives of her babies. She was loved and respected by many.

Louise loved the Lord; she held membership at Markham Chapel Baptist Church and later, Abundant Life Faith Ministries Inc. Chapel Hill NC where she served as church mother.

Louise leaves to cherish her memories, two children, Tonita C. Alston and Melvin E. Alston, brothers, Shelley D. Burton (Carol), of Durham NC, Wayland H Burton, (Michelle) of Rougemont NC, Robert Wayne Burton (Valecia), of Clayton, NC, and Donna Burton Hancock (Clarence-deceased) of Huber Heights Ohio. and many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Special friends Mahogany & Tony Garrett, Mia Evans, and Jackie Alston.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Antioch Baptist Church, 1415 Holloway St., visitation from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, funeral service 2:00 pm. Burial will be held at Markham Memorial Gardens.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.