FRANKLIN - Nan Kelso Preston, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late John Jarvie and Isabelle Wilson Milligan Porter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Preston.
Nan was a registered nurse. She was a member of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder and secretary. Her hobbies included jewelry making, walking the Greenway, knitting and crocheting.
Nan is survived by her sister, Mary Phillips of Franklin; nephews, David Alan and Michael Brandon Hanson; great-niece, Faith Eileen Hanson; great-nephew, Brandon Alan Hanson; four great-great-nieces and nephews; and her extended family, Dr. Tommy Jordan, Karen Jordan and their children, Thomas and Camile.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Dr. Tommy Jordan will officiate. Interment will follow in the memory garden.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3 p.m., 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences can be left at maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.