Jane Aven Prestridge

Martha Jane Aven Prestridge, 92, passed away April 2, 2016 under the care of hospice. Jane was born February 16, 1924 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. After graduation from high school in Texarkana, Jane attended the University of Oklahoma. In December, 1943, she married Bob Prestridge and in 1949, they established their home in Oklahoma City. In the early 1970's, Jane began a successful career as a real estate associate, which lasted until her retirement in 2004. A devoted member of the Episcopal Church, Jane served on the Altar Guild for many years. She was a 50-year member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Oklahoma, a member of P.E.O., and she and Bob were long time members of the Reveler's Club and Quail Creek Golf and Country Club. Jane is survived by daughter Sharon Palmer and her husband Michael of Dallas; son, Joseph Prestridge and his wife Nancy of Kansas City; and daughter Ann Coleson and her husband David of Oklahoma City; and grandchildren Greg Prestridge and his wife Betsy, Jason Prestridge and his wife Alicia, Christopher Coffelt, John Collins and his wife Megan, Scott Palmer and his wife Lauren, Katherine Palmer Trepanier and her husband Rob, Kathleen Coleson, Carol Coleson and Daniel Coleson. In addition, Jane is survived by her 13 great-grandchildren: Destaney, Grace, Jack, Samuel, Jane, Emily, Sarah, Robert, Ellen, Milo, Oliver, Paislee and William. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Robert Scott Prestridge; her father, John Henry Aven; her mother, Ruth Smith Aven; and granddaughter, Kaylyn Prestridge. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at All Souls' Episcopal Church. The family would like to express gratitude to Concordia Life Care Community and Oklahoma Hospice Care for the special care provided to Jane. Memorials may be made to the National Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.