Ethel Lee Presberry
June 28, 1925 ~ December 16, 2014
Ethel Lee Presberry, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Villa Marie.
Ethel was born June 28, 1925 in Stacy, Arkansas to Henry and Effie (Mayfield) Brown. She was the third of their four daughters. Her parents preceded her in death.
She was married to Sylvester Presberry who also preceded her in death.
Ethel moved from Caruthersville to Jefferson City in 1971 and worked as a certified nurse aide in several nursing homes. She had a wonderful sense of humor that endeared her to countless people. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Quilting, hand embroidering, latch hooking and cooking were her fondest pastimes.
Ethel accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. During her time in Jefferson City she was a member of Second Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She was also a member of Refreshing Spring Church.
The Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Association named Ethel Honorary Commissioner because of the contributions of her three sons, Brian, Andrew and Keith who were All American Athletes.
Ethel is survived by five sons and three daughters: Richard Presberry (Iva) of Jefferson City, Charles Presberry of Milpitas, CA, Shirley Presberry, Bobbie Brown, Deloise Williams, Brian Presberry, all of Jefferson City, Andrew Presberry of St. Peters, MO and Keith (P-Nut) Presberry of Jefferson City; fourteen grandchildren: Shay (Eric) Lewis, Ricky (Jennifer) Presberry, Ikeda Presberry, Tabari Presberry, Larry Presberry, Kammi Presberry, James (Dena) Driver, Angela (Scott) Crane, Michael (Emily) Williams, Latoya (Cory) Duckworth, Olivia Davis, Talisha Thomas, Jordan Presberry and Kiya Presberry; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters: Thelma Ross, Wilma Hammond and Freddie Lee Smith; two sons-in-law, Richard Williams and Allen Love; one daughter-in-law, Fanita Presberry; one niece, Charlene Davis; one grandson, Stephen Presberry; and one infant great granddaughter, Alana.
A celebration of Ethel's life will be held during a visitation from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, December 22, 2014 with funeral services at 12 noon at Second Baptist Church, 501 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Burial will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo 65201.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry for your loss. My sisters and I often talked about the joy your family had while our mothers were both at Villa Marie. I won’t be able to be there for the service, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and I know you are happy that your mother can spend Christmas in heaven.
Linda Sommers (daughter of Catherine Brondel)
So sorry for your loss. My sisters and I often talked about the joy your family had while our mothers were both at Villa Marie. I won’t be able to be there for the service, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and I know you are happy that your mother can spend Christmas in heaven.
Linda Sommers (daughter of Catherine Brondel)
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the memories and knowing, your loved one is at peace with the Lord. And this is not “goodbye”, it’s “see you later.” May God continue to bless and keep you in the days ahead.
Shirley, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, praying for you and your family.
My Condolences to the entire Presberry Family. I was honored to help with her care at Jefferson City Residential. Ms Ethel’s smile could light a room. My Prayers are with you.
We were sorry to read of your mother’s death, Richard. It sounds like she was a loving, dedicated Christian who lived her life to God’s glory. We are sure that her children and grandchildren are a living legacy that will carry on her faith for generations to come. Our prayers are with you and the family. Rejoice — for she has completed the race and is now dancing with Jesus! Daniel and Diana Luethje, Madison WI
What a wonderful lady…I will never forget the wonderful times and laughter you brought into my life. Thank you for being there when my family was not. I will never forget your trip to St. Louis when Jordan was just making his appearance into this world, the thought that family from Jefferson City would come and be with me a mother Presberry staying with me over a week to help out. I will never forget how that made me feel and how much I have enjoyed your company. You will be missed and I love you very much. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as we send home a wonderful soul in her green Cadillac; I hope the journey was memorable.
Prayers of comfort with you all. Hold close & cherish the sweet memories and love of your mother. Warm regards,
Greg Weaver and family
Prayers of comfort with you all. Hold close & cherish the sweet memories and love of your mother. Warm regards,
Greg Weaver and family
Deepest condolences to your family from ours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace with each other. God Bless.
Charles, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, You and your family are in your prayers.
Your family are in my prayers.
Love you Grandma you will be forever in our hearts!! MUAH
Please accept my sincere condolences for your precious loss. May you find comfort in our Heavenly Father who offers the hope for the Resurrection.
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of transition. Your family will be in my prayers.