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Beulah Preston Obituary

Mrs. Beulah Tyree Preston, 94, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010. She was born on April 15, 1916, to the late Walker Tyree and Sarah Wade in Franklin County, Va. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Beverly Preston; and sons, Eddie Preston and Alvin Preston. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Annie (Andrew) Green, of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Freda (Linwood) James, of Woodbridge, Va., and Mrs. Carolyn (Henry) Eggleston Sr., of Penhook, Va.; four sons, Mr. John Beverly Preston, Mr. William (Veria) Preston, Mr. Leon Richard Preston, and Mr. Connie Allen Preston, all of Rocky Mount, Va.; special friend, Mrs. Irma Preston, of Rocky Mount, Va.; 16 grandchildren; 31 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church with Henry Eggleston Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Lovely Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday, July 9, 2010, from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, 540-483-2902.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 6 to Jul. 9, 2010.

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July 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sonja Hancock Nance

July 9, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jeannie Carroll

July 9, 2010

Leon,Connie and family, the nurses at Carilion Franklin Memorial, Acute Care Services (Med\Surg) would like to convey their sympathy to you and your family on the death of your mother. She had a fine family who demonstrated their love with exceptional care and loyalty. She was a fine Christian woman so we know she now dwells in heaven with our heavenly Father. God bless and comfort you!

July 9, 2010

Prayers for Peace and Comfort.

Mary Stockton,Martinsville, Va.

New Design U.P.Church Asst.Pastor.Elder Gilmore Warren

July 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tommy & Kathy Grant & Family

July 9, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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July 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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July 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

William & Frances Wade

July 6, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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