Helen Elizabeth Preston, 91, of Forsyth, IL passed away on Friday (June 24, 2011).
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday (June 27, 2011) at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Memorial contributions may be directed to Dove, Inc. 788 E. Clay St., Decatur, IL 62521. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mrs. Preston was born on December 27, 1919 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Walter Glen and Ida (Reisinger) Gaffron. She retired from Dolson Outdoor Advertising in Decatur. Helen was a member of Riverside Baptist Church.
Surviving are her children: Mary Elizabeth Mose of Forsyth, IL, Larry Dale (Donna) Preston of Clinton, IL and Marty J. (Rev. Gary) Burns of Danville, IL; sister: Louise Bottrell of Decatur, IL; 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; 8 step great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded by her parents, great grandchild: Braedyn Lawson, son-in-law: Orbie Mose.
| Diana Morrow |
Friend |
June 27, 2011 |
Mary and family,
I'm sorry to learn that your mother passed.
Sending positive energy your way...
Take good care-
Diana and Tom Morrow
| Cinda Walters Walker |
Friend |
June 26, 2011 |
Dear Marty, Mary Beth, Larry and all the family;
I was so sad to hear about your mom's passing. How I loved that lady! Many, many fond memories of her and even though it has been several years since I last saw her; I thought of her often.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wish I could be there to give you all a big hug.
Love, Cinda
| Sandy Smalley |
Friend and Cousin |
June 26, 2011 |
Larry, Donna, Mary Beth, Marty, Gary and families.
I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. We had shared so many wonderful times together throughout the years. She was so good to my grandfather Henry Gaffron. I know she is at peace now and with her beloved Lord. May you all find comfort in knowing her struggles in life are now over.
Love and prayers, Sandy (Gaffron)Smalley
| Bryan Smith |
Friend |
June 26, 2011 |
To Helen's Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Helen's passing. I have so many good memories of visiting with her years ago. She was a very good friend. Please accept my deepest sympathies but know she is in a much better place.
Bryan Smith
