Lynon Norman Preston

Lynon Norman Preston Nov. 11, 1928 - Sept. 18, 2018 Born in Crowell, Tx to Earl and Gleynn Norman. Raised in Lockney, Tx. Married James Houston Preston in 1946, the love of her life for 64 years. Raised 4 children in Austin, Tx. She worked 20 years for IRS, and later owned a florist shop. She enjoyed volunteering with Seton Medical Center Auxiliary and local garden clubs. Upon retirement, moved to Lampasas, Tx. She was an avid reader, gardener, and seamstress in her spare time, and enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She is survived by her children: Janis L. Howell, Cedar Park, Tx, Debra A. Valentine, Houston, Tx, Kathy L. Thompson (and husband Tommy), Uvalde Tx, Hal J. Preston, Plano Tx. 4 grandchildren: Glenn and James Valentine of Houston Tx, and Caitlin and Ben Howell of Austin Tx. 1 step granddaughter: Debra Thompson Stifflemire of Uvalde Tx. 4 great grandchildren: Luke, Peyton, John, and Emma. 3 sisters: G.E. Cummings(and husband Sterling) of South Plains, Tx, Kay Hall of Hereford, Tx, and Beverly Holifield of Lockney, Tx. Sister-in-law: Billy J. Vickers of San Angelo, Tx. Brother-in-law: Max Preston of Chapel Hill, NC. Numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation 11am-1pm, Sunday, Sept 23, Sneed Funeral Chapel, Lampasas Tx. Graveside service to follow at 2:00 pm, Oak Hill cemetery in Lampasas. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to Alzheimer’s Association.