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Mrs. Preston passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Gadsden. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Estelle Pike; Micki Pearson, Helen Payne, Eugene Pike, and Nelma Faye Pike.
Left to cherish the memory of Donna are her husband of 56 years, Johnny Preston; son, Kelly (Crystal) Preston; grandchildren, Riley Nicole Preston, and Branch Lavoy Preston; sisters, Nelda Basenberg (Bobby), and Alma Alford; several nieces and nephews; as well as her pet dachshund, Gravy.
Donna was a member of Websters Chapel Baptist Church and a 1969 graduate of Hokes Bluff High School. She graduated college from Gadsden State Community College with her associates degree in applied science as a nurse. She had an ebay business and she enjoyed sewing.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Online condolences may be left to the family at:
ghbfuneralhome.com.
Glencoe Hokes Bluff Funeral Home
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