She is survived by her three children and their families: daughter Melissa Ann Kilpatrick and grandson Brandon Kilpatrick; daughter Jennifer Gray, son in law Joey Gray, and granddaughters AnnaKate and Addison; son Alan David Kilpatrick, daughter in law Nicole Kilpatrick, and grandchildren Eli and Skylar Kilpatrick; brothers Roy Lee Smith and Stevie Preston; sisters Paula Preston Thompson and Rebecca Preston Wood; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sheran is preceded in death by her father Lee Preston, mother Pauline Sprayberry Gulledge, brother Jimmy Smith and her sister Sheila Preston Thomas.
Special thanks to her friends Joan Kimbril (cousin), Amanda Alford and Carol Smith (sisters in law) and Linda for helping care of her.
Sheran will be deeply missed by family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Rest In Peace Mom, we will always love you.
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