Willie Ruth Presley

Willie Ruth Presley obituary, Rogersville, TN

Willie Ruth Presley

Willie Presley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christian Sells Funeral Home on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Willie Ruth Klepper Presley, age 85, went to rest in the Lord's arms on Monday, July 7, 2025. She was a member of Houses Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and petting her dog.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas V. Presley; parents, Orville Nathan Klepper and Mary Belle Arnold; several siblings.
She is survived by her sons, Gordon and wife Dinah Presley, Nathan and wife Renee Presley, and Harlan Presley; very special friend, James Bailey; special grandchildren, Bradley Presley and fiancée Oralee and Travis Presley; several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special niece, Kathy Weems Kojundic.
Family will receive friends from 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, July 9 at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 1pm with Pastor Neal Drinnon and Bro. Kasen Markham officiating. Burial will follow in Magnolia Church Cemetery. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
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