Beatrice "Bea" Preston

Beatrice "Bea" Preston, 94 of Owensboro, passed away August 7, 2019. She was born in Grayson County on October 20, 1924 to the late Ireland and Fanny McCormick. Bea was a Charter Member of Masonville Baptist Church. She was a talented quilter, embroiderer and a wonderful cook. She loved spending time with her family, the outdoors and gardening. Bea was outgoing, loved taking care of people and was a U.K. fan. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Estil "Buck" Preston; son, George Preston; sisters, Della Pearl and Gertha Elms and a brother, Elliott McCormick.

Bea is survived by her sons, Edward Glenn Preston and Darrell Blain Preston (Kim); grandchildren, Craig (Amber), Drew (Jessica), Kristi (Josh), Brad (Shadoe), Jessica (Joe), Byron (Ashley); twelve great-grandchildren; brothers, Willie Ray McCormick (Linda), Charles Lee McCormick (Joyce); sisters, Joyce Ann Dennison (Alan), Betty Tyler, and Nelda Taylor.

The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and after 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Rosehill Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Masonville Baptist Church.

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