Grace "Marie" Preston

Grace "Marie" Preston obituary, Pleasant Grove, AL

Grace "Marie" Preston

Grace Preston Obituary

Visit the Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home & Crematory website to view the full obituary.

Grace "Marie" Preston, 92 of Birmingham, AL, passed away July 31, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Seton Clayburn and Gracie Lee Preston; her loving husband of 65 years, Edwin L. Preston; grandson, Trevor Reid Preston; and sisters, Virginia Pittman and Ramona Biddy.

Marie, as she was affectionately called, was a longtime member of Church at Brookhills where she was a faithful member of The Branches. She was a homemaker, caring for family. She enjoyed taking trips and loved her time spent at the beach. 

Marie is survived by her daughters, Linda K. Bembry (Ham) and Lisa A. Preston; son, Marcus L. Preston (Pam); grandson, Jonathon Ross Preston; great grandson, Ryker Reid Preston; brother, Frank Bloodworth; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Southern Heritage Memorial Gardens. Pastor Rick Ousley officiating. 

Patterson Forest Grove Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Preston family during their time of bereavement. Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be shared at www.pattersonfuneralhomes.com.

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Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home & Crematory

1498 5th Avenue, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127

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