PRESTON, Beverly J. "Shorty", passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Charles C. Preston. She is survived by her son George and his wife Cathy and four grandsons', Josh, Justin, Ryan and Cody. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 1-2 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Heartland of Kettering and Hospice of Dayton. To send a special online message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com.