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Deborah Diann Brim-Preston

08/09/1960 - 07/31/2025

Obituary For Deborah Diann Brim-Preston

Deborah Brim Preston, 64, Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA departed from this life on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at SOVAH Health Martinsville. She was born on August 9, 1960, to Sarah Foster Brim and the late, Henry Matthew Brim.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Lee Brim and Anthony M. Brim.

Deborah was a graduate of Drewry Mason High School. She was a graduate of National Business College of Roanoke, VA. She worked as a clerical secretary for Basset Walker. She was a member of St Paul High Street Baptist Church.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include her devoted husband, Earl Coy Preston, Jr. of the home, her mother, Sarah Foster Brim; two children, Earl Coy (Karathena Fallon Mitchell) Preston III of Ridgeway, VA, and Honesty Nevaeh Martin of Martinsville, VA; one sister, Carla B. (Vance) Hairston of Eden, NC; three brothers, Cecil (Sharon) Brim of Axton, VA, Jeffrey Brim of Rocky Mount, VA, and Carl Brim of Ridgeway, VA; one grandson, Kolten McCoy Preston of Ridgeway, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A family visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 12:00 noon at St Paul High Street Baptist Church, 401 Fayette St, Martinsville, VA until the time of the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Thomas Devins as the Eulogist. The interment will follow at Preston Family Cemetery, 921 Chestnut Knob Road, Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will take place on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, Martinsville, VA from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. At all other times, the family will receive friends at the home, 513 Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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Condolences to the Brim and Preston family. Rest In Peace Deborah.....you will be GREATLY missed.

Ann Martin

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God strengthen your hearts daily. Debra was a quiet people.I love to hear her laugh . RIP my dear friend.

Ruby,Chad,and Kamarri Amos

You may be gone, but your spirit remains, reminding me to live fully and love deeply. I honor your memory by cherishing each moment we shared. In the quiet moments, I feel your presence, reminding me that love never dies. Your essence lives on in the hearts of those you touched. Most of all I will miss your beautiful smile! Take your rest my sweet angel! 🕊️

Clarissa Moore

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family during this difficult time! Hold tight to the memories for comfort, lean on family and friends for strength, and always remember how much you are loved! May God bless you to overcome the crucial challenges! You are in our thoughts and prayers! Carlene and Thelma Saunders

Carlene Saunders

Condolences to family so sorry to hear passing of your love one. Praying that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Dale &Gale

My condolences to the family. Deborah and I met years ago when we were members on Mayo Baptist church, we were in the Heavenly Star choir, ushers etc. Such a sweet kind loving person. We lost touch for awhile, then one day we connected on fb. She would comment each pic, You will certainly be missed my friend. Take your rest, I know you are in great hands. May God give all your loving family, the strength and courage to go on. May they cherish all the memories made over the yes. God Bless love ❤️ you. Betty Harrison

ladybee_55@yahoo.com

You were one of the first students I taught after moving to Martinsville. My sympathy to your family. Rest in peace, Deborah.🙏

Alice Martin

To the family of Deb my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. I send my prayers and deepest condolences to you all. Sweet person inside and out.

Lakie Brown

My condolences

Krystal Watkins

My condolences and prayers to the family

Ann Hairston

I'm sorry for your loss...Deb was a good friend..and lady...she love the Lord..God bless you all

Carol Jenkins

We are praying with the Family and praying for the Family in ❤️ love. The Adams, Hairston and Penn Family...

Carolyn Penn

I am so sorry to hear of my cousin, classmate and friend's passing. I am praying for your family in the days to come. Love you guys.

Diane Smith

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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