Miss Brandy Dawn Niston, 39 of Mt. Airy passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. She was born in Surry County on October 22, 1972 to Steve Allen and Diane Collins Niston, Sr.. In addition to her parents, Miss Niston is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila and Keith Inman, Michelle and Steve Barker; a brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Sonja Niston, Jr.; special nieces and nephews, Heather Marion, Kaitlin Barker, Hayley Inman, Whitney Niston, Alex Inman, Taylor Inman, Jake Marion and Jacob “Boo” Marion. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Ivy Green Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Lester Bryant. Her body will lie in state in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Moody Funeral Home, PO Box 1288, Mt. Airy, NC 27030 to assist with the funeral expenses or to Ivy Green Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 818 Old Lowgap Rd., Mt. Airy, NC 27030. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.