Jacoba 'Mary' Preston (26 Jul 1946 - 22 Sep 2026)

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Location
Southampton Crematorium, East Chapel Bassett Green Road Southampton SO16 3QB
Date
16th Oct 2026
Time
2.30pm
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In loving memory of Jacoba 'Mary' Preston who sadly passed away on 22nd September 2026. We will be saying a farewell on 16th October 2026 at 2.30pm. Bassett Green Crematorium. Details below. We would like you to be dressed in bright colours in her memory.
Thank you for all your kind wishes and wonderful memories you have shared.

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Linsey Hawker wrote

My aunt Flo was by far the most glamorous lady. She never went anywhere without her hair, nails or makeup done. As a child I used to always want to look like her when I grew up. I always looked forward to the Sunday visits from aunt Flo and uncle Chris, as Flo always made us laugh and uncle Chris used to do my math's homework.
Aunt Flo was a huge part of my childhood and growing up around her was the best! I used to love it when I went to stay with aunt Flo and uncle Chris in school holidays for a few days, i had a great time.
My heart has another hole in it, but I have the best memories that I hold close to my heart always.

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  • Weren’t we lucky Lins, to have an Aunt like Auntie Flo. The Sundays we spent at Nan and Grandads altogether or at one of our Mums, all around chatting and laughing. Auntie Flo would let me try on her amazing sparkly rings! And she always wore delicious smelling perfume! Auntie Flo always had newest perfume out!! Forever young and glamorous indeed. X

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On the farm in Merley.

On the farm in Merley.

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  • That’s a fab photo!!!! Uncle Chris would help with my maths too and Auntie Flo would wash my hair the best, with her glamorous long nails!!!!! The best feeling!!!!

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Jacoba Bascombe wrote

My beautiful Nana ❤️
I don’t think I’ll ever have the words to truly explain what you meant to me, or how much I’m going to miss you. I think a part of me always believed you would just always be there.
You were such a huge part of my childhood. My weekends with Dad always seemed to include you and Uncle Chris, usually with you telling me to leave poor Uncle Chris alone 😂. I can still hear that infectious laugh of yours, and I can picture your expressions and the way you would act out every story you told.
When everyone else was disappointed in me for having Ethan so young, you were one of the few people who made me feel like it was a blessing. I remember coming to stay with you for a week. We went shopping, laughed so much, and I even saw my first rat in the wild which had me jumping out of my skin 😂. They might seem like little memories, but they are the moments I will treasure forever.
You also got me into chilli with pasta, and to this day it’s still one of my favourites. ❤️
Our last face-to-face conversation you told me how wonderful my boys were growing up to be and how proud you were of them. Hearing you say that meant more than you could ever have known.
It breaks my heart knowing you won’t be here to watch Ethan and Ellis grow into the men they will become. I still have so much work to do raising them, and I wish more than anything that you could be here to see it.
I’m going to miss you more than words can say, Nana.
Rest peacefully, Nana. Until we meet again. 🕊️

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Marilyn Foreman donated £50 in memory of Jacoba

The laughing policeman comes to mind when we think of Flo,her laughter was infectious,lovely memories.

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Trish Noyce wrote

A wonderful friend who I got to know through Chris, a beautiful sole who I shall miss so very much. Mary had a fantastic sense of humour and her one liners always left me/both of us in fits of laughter, these memories I will treasure most of all. Sweet dreams beautiful lady.

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Laurence and Lee Pavey Boucher wrote

Such a truly Lovely, wonderful and joyful lady! Will be sorely missed by us and all who loved her.

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  • What a laugh we had that night! Dancing and drinking wine! I met her lovely hairdresser too!!!

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tanya hawker donated £50 in memory of Jacoba

What a wonderful charity. X

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  • We just couldn’t believe it when we walked in to the curry house, and there you and Uncle Chris were!! Your face was a picture when i walked up to you!! X

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tanya hawker wrote

My Auntie Flo
You’ve left a huge hole in our hearts but also a wealth of fantastic memories, we had such fun times. Taken way too soon, along with Mum and Auntie Ronnie. The wonderful three of you back together. You’ll be loved and remembered always. Love Tam xxx

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