Helen Noble Preston, 93, of Cheshire passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Holzer Senior Care Center. She was the last surviving child of George David and Margaret McCarty Noble. She was born on June 11, 1914 at Cheshire, Ohio in the family home where she lived most of her life. Her childhood was spent on the banks of the Ohio River, which was always a great source of enjoyment to her.
Helen married Edward S. Preston and he preceded her in March of 1995. To this union, three children were born, and they survive her. She was a loving and caring mother to Constance Preston Wise, Gallipolis; James Edward (Nancy) Preston, Gallipolis; and Sue Preston (Herston) Jarvis, New Carlisle, OH. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: David Wise, Gallipolis; Kevin Wise, Gallipolis; Chris Preston, Big Horn, WY; Cindy Preston Saunders, Gallipolis; Lori Preston, Gallipolis; and Eric Jarvis, Kalamazoo, MI. Six great-grandchildren also survive: Ashton Saunders, Krista Wise, Megan Wise, Daniel Jarvis, Garrett Jarvis, and Coleton Jarvis; and special friend Betty Louden. Helen was a true blessing to her family and those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, and five sisters.
Helen was a 65 year member of the Cheshire Baptist Church, member of the Adath Guild, charter member of the Cheshire Garden Club, held offices on the Cheshire Village Council, and was a C.A.P. board member.
Even though she was a person of humble origin, she possessed many talents. She loved to paint landscapes, write poetry, and was known for her floral arrangements. Helen enjoyed nature, animals, the outdoors, and reminiscing about the early days of Cheshire.
Services will be held at Cheshire Baptist Church on Monday, October 15, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Harold Tracewell officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Monday, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 P.M. Final resting place will be Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire, Ohio. Arrangements are under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio. Condolences can be emailed to www.timeformemory.com/mm.
