Donna M. (Coates) Preston

Donna M. Preston, 80, of Kingsville, passed away Thursday evening, December 11, 2025. She was born June 15, 1945 in Conneaut, the daughter of Edgar and Irene (Stenberg) Coates.

Donna graduated from Conneaut High School and worked for Lowes, True Temper, Transplastics, and most recently she was a driving instructor for Suburban Driving.

She loved to travel, going on nine cruises, spending 23 days journeying from Washington to Sydney, Australia, and visiting family in Biloxi, Mississippi in the spring. She also enjoyed going to casinos, was a fan of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians and Cavaliers and attended their games and liked cooking.  

Survivors include her daughters Kimberly Lincoln of Dudley, NC, and Tammy (Rex) Lillie of Conneaut; her companion Robin Courtney; grandchildren Christopher Preston, Mathew Rosario, Branden Mullins, Stephanie Rosario, Justin Mullins, Rex Lillie, Jr., Alonna Lincoln, Aaron Lillie, Kristyn Lillie, and Justin Lillie; fourteen great-grandchildren; and her brother Ronald Coates of Kingsville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Thomas Coates; and former husband Lonnie Preston.

No services will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve. Envelopes will be available at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut, which is entrusted with arrangements.

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