Mrs. Jessie Dale Preston
Mrs. Jessie Dale Preston, age 87, passed away on November 7, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a legacy of faith, family, and devotion to the Lord. Jessie was born on March 10, 1939, and raised in Defeated, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Fred Raymond West and Dovie Colena Knight West. She graduated from Smith County High School in 1957. On January 5, 1957, she married the love of her life, James K Preston, in Ringgold, Georgia. Together, they shared a lifetime of love and hard work, spending their years farming and building a life and family together. Farming was more than a livelihood to Jessie and James; it was a way of life. Through many seasons of hard work, they built a home and a legacy that would carry on through their family. James preceded her in death on June 14, 2005. Jessie was also preceded in death by her beloved sisters, Juanita Brooks and Janell Caudill, and her brother, Randall West. Jessie was a devoted Christian woman who loved the Lord and faithfully served Him throughout her life. For over 60 years, she was a faithful member of Gordonsville Church of the Nazarene. Her love for her church and dedication to serving God were evident throughout those many years. She served her church in several capacities, including church secretary and treasurer, and faithfully taught Sunday School. She gave countless hours of her time and talents to the church she loved. Her years of service, were a reflection of her strong faith, generous heart, and commitment to the Lord. Above all, Jessie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was one of her greatest blessings, and she took pride in the generations that grew from the life she and James built together. She is survived by her children: son Donnell (Diana) Preston of Brush Creek, Tennessee; daughter Melinda (Steven) Huddleston, of Hickman, Tennessee; and daughter Patty Preston of Hickman, Tennessee. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren: Kasey (Justin) Jackson, Justin (Brianna Felts) Huddleston, Colena Huddleston; and Daniel (Rebecca) Huddleston. Her precious great-grandchildren, Adalynn Huddleston and Carter Huddleston, will carry on her family legacy for generations to come. Jessie leaves behind a family who will forever treasure her love, the memories they shared, and the example she set throughout her 87 years. Though her earthly journey has come to an end, her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After a lifetime of faith, love, hard work, and service, she has gone home to receive the promise of eternal life. Jessie’s life was a beautiful example of faithfulness, devotion, and love. She will be deeply missed by her family, her church family, and all who were blessed to know her. Her work on earth is finished, her faith has become sight, and she has gone home to be with Jesus. Until we meet again in Heaven, may she rest in the loving arms of her Savior. “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:21. Mrs. Jessie is at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes. Funeral Services for Mrs. Jessie will be conducted on Wednesday November 11, 2026 at 1 PM from the Gordonsville Nazarene Church with Bro Shane Smith officiating and Tammie Crawford delivering the eulogy. Mrs. Preston’s family will receive friends at the Gordonsville Nazarene Church on Tuesday from 12 Noon until 8PM and on Wednesday from 10AM until service time at 1 PM. Mrs. Preston’s family request memorial donations in her memory be made to Gordonsville Nazarene Church.Hence then, the article about mrs jessie dale preston was published today ( ) and is available on Smith County Insider ( United Arab Emirates ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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