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Willamena M. Preston, 89

October 19, 2019

Willamena M. (Whedbee) Preston, 89, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born January 19, 1930 in Culpepper, VA daughter of the late William and Nellie Whedbee.

She worked for Schick Co., One Hour Martinizing, and worked as a bartender for the former Red Rose Bar and Joe Capp’s Restaurant & Bar for 38 years.

Willamena had a vibrant life and was a clothing fashionista. She owned miniskirts, heels, fishnets among other things. She had a loving spirit.

She is survived by her six sons, Marvin Preston, Jeff Preston (Guilly), Michael Waters, Stanley Calloway (Marry Calloway), Dean Preston (Vanessa) Paul Reitzel; daughter, Tammy Green all of Lancaster. Also surviving is a sister, Madelyn Anderson of New York and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two daughters, Terrie Walker, Madelyn Preston, two brothers, Charles and Robert Whedbee, sister, Mary Harrison and a grandson, Tyree White.

Home Going Services will be held at 12Noon on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA. Interment will be private. Family and friends will be received from 11AM until the time of the service.

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November 04, 2019

Condolences to the family..lovely lady knew her for many years always smiling!
John Miller

October 24, 2019

May God be with the Family.My condolences.
Veronica Preston

October 22, 2019

My sincere condolences to you and your family.   I will always remember her Tina Turner legs and how she strutted her stuff.  I will miss her.   Man, I’m mad!  Gail J Roberson and family 

October 22, 2019

My condolences to the family. Miss Mena was a true blessing to me and my son Rashad many years ago.Thank you to the family for sharing her with us!!~ Sheila Taylor

October 22, 2019

My condolences to the whole entire Preston Family may your Family stays prayed up…
Caprice Speller

October 22, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. Preston, you have my heartfelt condolences at this time, may God keep you close to His heart.
 
Carol Haywood- Chitala
 

October 22, 2019

I am sending my condolences and prayers to  Dean n family members in the passing your mother.
Earl F Boots Jr

October 22, 2019

To the family, I give you my condolences.  Miss Mina was truly the best. I adored her from the first time I saw her at a McCaskey Football game with Dean and Gerald. She put a smile on my face everytime I would see her strolling in them fishnets, minis, and boots. She was and will always be a shining star now with her wings.     Dawn C Boots 

October 22, 2019

“Miss Mena”!!!! You’d better say “Miss”, respect, always. We’d like to send our condolences to your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. Know this, she was loved!! Such an awesome spirit. Dressed to the nines all the time. Wore fashion better than those half her age. Blessed to have shared time with her. Nothing but fond memories. Rest In Paradise, “Miss Mena”. You’ll be missed. xoxo
The “Pidglings”, Charmaine, Ducky, Jennifer, and Cissy, (RIP), and our fabulous mother, Jo-Anna.

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Friday, October 25, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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