Mia Nichelle Alston

April 1, 1989 - December 5, 2018

Mia Nichelle Alston, 29, born on April 1, 1989, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 leaving behind a spirit of peace and love while surrounded by her family. Born in Virginia Beach, Mia had a gentle and loving spirit and could light up a room with her bright smile and beautiful eyes. Music was an important part of her life as it brought joy to her soul. She was known for her infectious laughter and fun-loving ways as she spent time with family and friends. Although Mia was born with Rett Syndrome and it placed some limitations on her life, she wanted people to see her and not her disability. Mia was non-verbal but she expressed so much through her eyes. She had a child-like spirit, full of joy, laughter and all around happiness. She especially loved to hear the word ‘Hallelujah’ and when people told her that her name was beautiful. Mia enjoyed her life and embraced every moment of it. She did not take any act of love, kindness and life itself for granted. Mia touched the heart of those that loved and knew her. Her presence made others see how precious life is. She was our angel! Mia is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Shirley Brown and James Ridley, Sr. Mia is survived by her mother, Sabrina Ridley-Alston and two siblings, Ashleigh Alston and Mathias Colson, Virginia Beach and her father, Rodney Alston of Chester, Connecticut and four siblings, Rodney, Jr., Ava, Elena and Brayden Alston; her paternal grandparents, Stanford and Saundra Sims of Chesapeake. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and loved ones.