Shirley L. Preston Obituary
We bid farewell to Shirley L. Preston of Wakefield, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 3, 2025 at the age of 97. Shirley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley L. Preston to pay them a last tribute.
As Shirley departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Shirley. Though Shirley may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Swanson and Doris Swanson (Sutton); her husband Sidney Preston; her son Michael Preston; and her sister Venita Pounds (Roy).
She is survived by: her children, Gary Preston (Barb) of Wakefield, NE, Thomas Preston (Shannon) of Nokomis, FL, Mary Nelson (Scott) of Omaha, NE and Nancy Preston (Kirk Gardner) of Omaha, NE; and her daughter-in-law Donna Preston (Larry Leapley) of Yankton, SD. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
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