Name: Geraldine Marie (Vanzant) Preston , a longtime Coal County resident BORN: May 24, 1938 in Coalgate, OK to Raymond C. & Katherine E. (Citron) Vanzant Passed Away: March 29, 2010 in Ada, OK Age: 71 years, 10 months & 5 days Education: she completed 8th grade at Oak Grove School, to be example to her grandkids, she ompleted her GED in 1983. Married: Larry Preston on Jan. 14, 1967 in Denison, TX Occupation: she was a licensed cosmetologist for many years. She worked many local restaurants manager and waitress. Church Affiliation: member of the Cottonwood Baptist Church Other: She was proud to become a Certified Scuba Diver at the age of 64, She was well known locally for her gardening skills, devotion to her church & caring for neighbors & friends. Survivors Husband: Larry Preston of the home Daughter: Kitty Tubby of Virginia Beach, VA Granddaughter: Laura Tubby Todd & Patrick of Virginia Beach, VA Great Granddaughter: Naomi M. Rivers of Virginia Beach, VA Great Grandson: Patrick Todd of Virginia Beach, VA Along with many other relatives & many dear and loved friends Preceded in Death by Parents: Raymond C. & Katherine E. (Citron) Vanzant Infant Sister _____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: Thursday, April 2, 2010 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place of Service: Cottonwood Baptist Church Interment: Officiating: Rev. Bill Weathers & Rev. Bob Trail Casketbearers: Honorary Pallbearers: SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE