Gloria Annette Preston

July 1, 1959 - September 1, 2024

Gloria Annette Preston, age 65 of Rocky Mount died Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Ruby LaRue; brother, Garland LaRue; grandson, William Isaiah Fain; parents-in-law, Alvah & Rebecca Preston. Surviving are her husband, Donald O. Preston; children, Virginia "Jenny" Lee Hodges and William David Hodges; stepdaughter, Stephanie Ann Preston; grandchildren, Alexis Lee Hodges, Braydon Hodges, Logan Hodges, Kaleb Hodges, Adrian Wayne Preston, Adrianna Nicole Gonzalez, Autumn Haze Gonzalez and Aveion Malik Preston; great-grandchildren; Aliyah Grace Hodges, Tevin Liam Harris and Isabella Anneol Coles; siblings, Carrie Stone, Juanita Fleming, RoJane Chandler-Bond, Benny LaRue and wife, Holly. A memorial service will be held at Fairview Church of Brethren, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.