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Olivia Preston Obituary
Visitation will be observed from 8 a.m. until funeral services on 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Jones Funeral Home 230 South Hollywood Road in Houma. All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22, with the Pastor, Roland Bradley, officiating.
Olivia will be laid to rest in the New St. Matthews Church Cemetery in Raceland.
She will forever remain in the hearts of her children, Van (Stella) Johnson of New Iberia; Lee (Linda) Johnson of Southfield, MI; Iwanda Johnson Lacey of Lockport; and Eric (Paula) Johnson of Raceland; five siblings, Dorothy Preston Ingram and Perpetula Jefferson both of Raceland; Betty Newton of New Orleans; and Shirley Wilkerson and Judy Preston both of Oakland, CA; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two god-children, Marlin Ingram Sr. and Givanni Jarvis; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander Preston Sr. and Alma Brignac Lagarde; one grandson, Quincy Chambers; six siblings, Alexander Preston Jr., Randolph Preston, Clifford Preston Sr., Lawrence Wilson, Mildred Wilson and Annette Guidroz.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Faye Marie Chambers
June 21, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Now Quincy Chambers and his grandmother are sweetly sleeping in arms of the master who made them and know all about them rest now it is over until we all see each other again
Sandy Monnier
June 20, 2020
She was the sweetest, loving and caring person. I hadn't seen her in a while, but I will never ever forget her. Rest In Peace Miss Olivia.
Nancy Dumas
June 20, 2020
Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers, Ms Olivia will be missed very much ......Love you Ms Olivia
linniece brown
June 20, 2020
I loved AuntIie and she loved me. Although I didn't see her very often she always showed me love. Linniece Brown. Thibodaux Louisiana. Prayers to all your family.
Estelle Hurts
June 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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