Priscilla Joy Preston

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.

Survivors:

   6 Children: 

        Jimmy (Robin) Bert Creal Springs, IL

        Scott (Becky) Bert Chester, IL

        Brian (Ronda) Bert Waterloo, IL

        Sheri Bert Chester, IL

        Teri (Darrell) Crum Chester, IL

        Geri Bert Westfield, NY

   1 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)

   4 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: Parents, Husband, 1 Son – Randy Bert and 3 Siblings – Robert (Margaret) Griffin, Lloyd “Eddie” Griffin, Jr. and Patricia (Robert) Tindall

Funeral Service: 

   12:00 pm, Monday, October 13, 2025

   First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Dr. Mike Fogerson

Interment: 

   Evergreen Cemetery

   Chester, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Monday – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

   First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois