Gertrude "Trudy" J. Preston, age 79, passed away on December 27, 2012.  She was the beloved mother of Terri Taylor and Barton "Bart" Kestner, dear sister of  Richard, Frederick and Alvin Preston, Jr. and Joyce Whay and Matilda Smith, loving grandmother to her grandpups, Boo, Bobo, Dale, Louie and Georgie-Sue, as well as a devoted aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Trudy graduated from Glen Burnie High School where she was a cheerleader and a  member of the National Honor Society.  She was employed by Pam Am Airlines, one of the most prestigious in it's time, as a stewardess.  She was very proud of her position in the company and she quickly excelled. Having many interests, some include playing the piano in which she was classically trained and travelling.  Trudy was a caretaker and was loving toward animals. She was a vivacious woman and was beautiful inside and out. Trudy was very fond of big band music and a great dancer.  She liked to have fun and had a wonderful sense of humor, but most of all she loved her children and was an exceptional mother.  She felt it was important to teach them to be independent, although she was also selfless in providing for them the very best she could. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue at donkeyrescue.donordrive.com, as Trudy had a heartfelt connection to these dear animals who don't seem to get the attention that they so desperately need. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:00 Am at Fink Funeral Home, 426 Crain Hwy South at 5th Avenue in Glen Burnie.