A funeral will be held Monday, October 13, 2025 for 87-year-old Priscilla Preston, 87, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:44 pm, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at her residence.
She was born to the late Lloyd E. and Alvena E. (nee Primm) Griffin on September 4, 1938 in Reevesville, Illinois.
Priscilla married Byron R. “Barney” Preston on June 1, 1985 at First Baptist Church in Chester; he preceded her in death on November 27, 2015.
She was a homemaker for most of her life, raising her 7 children. She had worked as a secretary for chiropractor and dentist office and was one of the first hostess’ to work at Reid’s Harvest House.
Priscilla was a life time member of First Baptist Church in Chester where she was the secretary for approximately 20 years. She was also a former member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Priscilla enjoyed crocheting and decorating. She was often complimented on her brightly lit Christmas tree, as well as her beautiful flowers. Most of all Priscilla loved spending time with her large family.
She is survived by six children: Jimmy (Robin) Bert of Creal Springs, IL, Scott (Becky) Bert of Chester, IL, Brian (Ronda) Bert of Waterloo, IL, Sheri Bert of Chester, IL, Teri (Darrell) Crum Chester, IL, Geri Bert Westfield, NY; a step daughter: Lori (Al) Galston Columbus, WI; 15 grandchildren: Michael Bert, Ryan (Polly) Bert, Nick (Marci) Bert, Jeff (Summer) Bert, Jordan (Jake) Fautley, Joe Bert, Casey (Jarrod) Peters, Haley (Dane) Williams, McKenzi (Jon) Hoffman, Paul (Ashly) Bert, Danielle (Danny) Valleroy, Derek (Mandy) Crum, Taylor (Wesley) Morgan, Stephen Herschbach and Kelli Herschbach (Fiance Colin McKinley); four step grandchildren: Lance (Amber) Zahner, Miranda Zahner, Devan Walker and Emily Galston; 35 Great Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by a son: Randy Bert and three siblings: Robert (Margaret) Griffin, Lloyd “Eddie” Griffin, Jr. and Patricia (Robert) Tindall.
Visitation: 10 am – 12 noon Monday October 13, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois.
A funeral service for 87-year-old Priscilla Preston of Chester, Illinois will be held at noon 12 noon, Monday, October 13, 2025, First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois. Dr. Mike Fogerson will officiate.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois.
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