HARTFORD CITY, IN
L. Jane Preston, 65, died Friday morning, December 31, 2010 at her residence, from heart related complications.
The life of Leota Jane Nessell began on July 29, 1945 to her parents, George and Florence E. (Atkinson) Nessell of rural Blackford County, both of whom precede her in death. After graduating form Hartford City High School in 1963, Janie moved to Ohio to attend Bowling Green State University to earn her degree in Art History in 1967. She then earned her Masters degree from Ball State University and became an art teacher in the Avon School system, near Indianapolis.
On July 12, 1975, she married John C. Preston in Indianapolis. Janie was currently employed by the Delaware School Corporation, teaching at Royerton Elementary for over thirty years and was presently teaching at Delta Middle School.
Janie had a high appreciation of the world in which she lived and treasured all of her friendships. She was a walking history of Blackford County and was active in several clubs and organizations including the D.A.R., Trowel & Error Garden Club, the Red Hat Society, NEA and Alpha Delta Pi.
Missing her most, will be her son John, but because of her guidance and direction toward the expanded horizons, he can carry on her many visions and desires. Her former husband, John C. Preston also survives, as well as dear friends, David and Sarah Lou Jones of Hartford City and Phyllis Said, Muncie and dear to her heart as well, her Labrador Retrievers, Sable and Sadie.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 5 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. W. Lloyd Hall presiding. Cremation will follow the service.
Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4th and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to any humane society or any animal rescue fund.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
