Paula Sue Preston, 76, passed away on May 19th 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fl. She was born on January 4th 1947 to Paul and Phyllis Kinsey in Warsaw, Indiana.
Paula was a loving and devoted wife and soul-mate, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She brought joy to everyone she knew and will be deeply missed.
Throughout her life, Paula was known for her compassion and generosity and wit. Paula was a rare, loving, kind and classy lady. Her kind heart and generosity touched the lives of many.
Family was of utmost importance to Paula. She is survived by her husband, Robert Preston, sons Brian Preston and Jonathan Preston, sister Rita Wheelock, brother Paul Kinsey, grandchildren Jeremy, Felicia, Anthony and Alex, seven great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. She was a pillar of strength and support to her loved ones, and her memory will forever be cherished.
During her free time, Paula enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, reading romance novels and cooking. She had a contagious enthusiasm for life and had a remarkable ability to solve puzzles on her iPad.
A Celebration of the life of Paula will be held on Sunday, July 9th 2023 10AM to 12PM at Banquet Masters, 13355 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762 . Friends and family are invited to attend and pay their respects. Please RSVP by July 4th 2023 by calling or texting 727-518-5529.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Paula.
The memory of Paula will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Suzanne Smithson (Hartline)
Paula was such a sweet sweet person... I'm so glad I got to look her in the eyes and say Hi...(at our last reunion) not knowing that we would actually be saying good by. You are missed already. Thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort for her family and friends.
Susan Gibson
Paula was a lovely sweet person & very brave! We had connected in last few years because we both had had cancer journeys, but sadly hadn't communicated since last fall. Prayers for her family, she will be missed.
Christine Hollingsworth (Dietrich)
I'm so glad we all got to see her at the last reunion. She was such a sweetheart!
Marcia Walter (Turner)
So very sad to lose our sweet Paula. Our monthly luncheons will never be the same, but we will hold a place for her there and always in our hearts..jpg)