Preston
WAYCROSS — Mrs. Martha West Preston, 64, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness.
Born March 1, 1962, in Waycross, Mrs. Preston was the daughter of the late William Beamond West and Ellen Myers West. She graduated from Waycross High School in 1980 and attended technical school, where she studied childcare development. She was employed by Small World Daycare for several years and was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church.
Martha’s greatest purpose in life was serving the Lord and caring for her family, friends, and others. She found enjoyment in playing bingo in Manor and treasured the time she spent with friends at Baptist Village Retirement Communities.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Nicole Preston; and her brother, Troy Davis.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew J. "Andy" Preston III of Waycross; her sister, Teresa Perkins (the late Richard) of Hoboken; her sister-in-law, Connie Davis of Waycross; her nephew, Rege Perkins (Karla) of Brantley County; her nieces, Stacy Perkins of Brantley County, Michelle Pitchford (Todd) of Valdosta, and Elaina Sherrill (A.J.) of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; her husband’s family, Lisa Preston (the late Randall), June Preston See (Doug), and Richard Preston (Sheila); ae well as numerous other nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held October 12 at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing Martha’s tribute wall at www.musicfuneralhome.c om.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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