Patricia Irene Alston went on to be with the Lord on November 1, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 63.  Patricia was born August 6, 1961 in Bridgeton, NJ to Hattie Burden and the late Willis "Candy" Robinson, Sr. She received her education in the Bridgeton School District.

Patricia loved the Lord. She really enjoyed preaching and attending gospel events with her church family. Patricia was a home health aide caretaker for over 30 years where she lovingly took care of many.

In September 2020, Patricia was awarded her certificate of ministry and also baptized. Since obtaining her certification she has spread God's word to any and all she came across. Patricia was a proud member of Evangelist World Gospel Mission Church in Bridgeton, NJ. She enjoyed cooking, singing, reading her bible and praying with her grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her daughter Khelia Carter, her sisters, Debra Carter and Marie Burden; and her brothers, Michael Robinson, Sr. and James Burden, Jr.; and her father, Willis "Candy" Robinson, Sr.

Patricia leaves to cherish her loving memory her mother, Hattie Mae Burden; stepfather, James Burden; daughters, Shaneika Kirkland (Johnathan Kirkland, Sr), and Laquana Carter; four sisters and brothers; thirteen grandchildren, Dijihira, Janieka, Kahdejia, Johnathan Jr., Trevon, Breijon, Dinasty, Asaria, Jonneya, Jazon, Bre'niah, Breyani, Kayla, Davon and Trevon, Jr.; four great grandchildren, Abrielle, Alana, Ja'nylah and A'myla; special nephew, James Carter and a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.