And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Corinthians 13:13
The three great pursuits of a Christian life are not miracles, power, or spiritual gifts they are faith, hope, and love. Though these gifts are given by the Holy Spirit, they were never meant to be the focus or goal of our Christian lives.
DeeAnne Preston was born July 12, 1934, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She passed away at 89 years old on May 26th, 2024. She was married for 65 years to James Preston who preceded her in death in 2017.
She is survived by her daughters Jeanne Northam and Anna Grant, Daughter in law, Karen Preston, Grandchildren: Victoria Smith, Alyssa Green, Eric Green, Parker Preston, Brittney Preston, Kyle Kramer, Kaitlyn Kramer and Brady Green. Great grandchildren, Abby Green, Berkleigh Preston, Cutter Smith, Beckham Preston. Ryder Smith and Briggs Preston. She was preceded in death by her son, Kelly Preston.
In Galatians 5:22-23 Paul gives us examples of the fruit of the Spirit that walking in the Spirit produces in our lives.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”
It is fitting that love be the first mentioned, because it encompasses all of fruits produced. DeeAnne walked with our Lord and her life embodied the fruits of the spirit. She loved her family, church and friends, but her greatest love was to our Lord.
She will be missed by many close friends and family. She leaves a legacy of a strong Christian faith and values. She blessed the name of Jesus unapologetically. Anyone who knew her knows she is hearing the words we strived for “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Fortenberry officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
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