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Paula Preston Obituary

Paula Gene Preston passed peacefully into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior on the evening of June 27th 2022 at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her parents Cleburne J. Smith, Sr. and Doris G. Smith. A devoted Mother and "Nana" she is survived by her husband Joe Preston, son Christopher D. Dickson, Wife Adrianne Dickson, daughter Deborah Bolado (Dickson), Husband Marco Bolado 6 grandchildren: Cristin Bailey Dickson, Dillon Dickson, Carleigh Dickson, Brooke Bolado, Ashlee Bolado, Blake Bolado and one great granddaughter, Oaklyn Dickson

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jul. 6, 2022.

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Wendy & Kevin Koenning

July 8, 2022

Our condolences to the Preston/Dickson family. It is with our deepest sympathy to say goodbye to a lovely lady. Your smile brought joy and hope to so many. You will be missed Ms. Paula. You´ve touched so many lives and we are forever blessed to have known you. You´re in the best company now, Heaven gain a true gem!

Michael and Jennifer Arredondo

July 7, 2022

Paula was one of the sweetest people I have ever known.

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