Phebe Lanfear Preston's Obituary
Preston, Phebe, 99, of St. Petersburg, died March 6, 2009 at The Allegro at College Harbor. She was born in Chicago, Illinois Sept. 4, 1909. She graduated with honors from Wellesley College and Juilliard School of Music. She was organist at Pasadena Community Church alongside her husband Evander Preston, Sr. who was the Music and Choir Director. She was actively involved in Preston Music Company as Secretary and Music Director of the music school for 30 years. She loved reading books, tennis, bridge, and bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband Evander Preston Sr. and her daughter Lani P. Fernandez. She is survived by her son Evander and Susan Preston , her grandchildren, Laurel Preston, Heather and Jack Lipps, Lani and Steve Szalay , Shan and Jen Fernandez , Van and Delia Preston, Nicole and Dave Gaus. She has 10 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Phebe's memory to Gulfcoast Oncology Foundation. Special thanks to all her caring friends.
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