Mary Ann Preston Obituary
The memory of Mary Ann Preston (Atkins, Virginia), who passed away on February 15, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Paul M. Sexton, Jr.; and her parents, Robert Peery and Ruby Peery. She is survived by: her husband Charles "Charlie" Rhea Preston, Jr. of Marion; her daughters, Virginia Duncan (Dickie) of Palm Coast, Fla., Christy Hilton (Ricky) of Rural Retreat and Trish Cox (Kenneth) of Radford; her stepchildren, Rhea Preston (Kay) of Rural Retreat, Beth Dunn (Gary) of Asheboro, N. C., Terri Liftawi (Jamal) of Roanoke, Cindy Pridgen (Bobby) of Greensboro, N. C. and Debbie Talbert of Hartsville, S. C.; her grandchildren, Shane Groseclose, Kayla Taylor (Dedrick), Tyler Hilton (Miranda), Jacob Cox (Alli), Brent Hilton (Autumn), Bailee Baylor (DJ), Tyler Woodward (Holly), Justin Woodward (Hannah), Zachery Preston, Rhealynn Preston, Amir Liftawi, Tristan Richmond, Brandon Dunn, Kamren Dunn, AJ Talbert (Louise) and Ashley Arrants (Mark); her friend Lindy Brown; and her cousin Paige Ward.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 21st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church (132 Churchland Dr, Atkins, VA 24311). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at the Hutton-Cox Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or online at https://donate.cancer.org or to Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, c/o Treasurer, 132 Churchland Drive, Atkins, VA 24311.
