STERLING – Joyce M. Preston, 72, of Sterling, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford.

Joyce was born July 11, 1940, in Sterling, the daughter of Arthur J. and Myrtle (Modler) Fossett. She married James Preston on June 24, 1962, in Rock Falls. Joyce worked as an activities aid at Coventry Living Center for 12 years. She also ran a day care business from her home for many years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Survivors include her husband, James R. “Jim” Preston; daughter, Jamie Preston; sons, Jeff Preston of Eldridge, Iowa, and Jerry (Brenda) Preston of Concord, N.C.; daughter, Jackie (Mark) Wolf of Franklin Grove; six grandchildren, Amie, Taylor, Matthew, Alison, Tucker, and Payton; and four great-grandchildren.