Doris Cope Presley
October 13, 1930 ~ July 15, 2006
Resided in:
Tallahassee, FL
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Doris Cope Presley, 75, formerly of Asheville and Canton, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, in Tallahassee, FL.
Mrs. Presley was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Cope and Mary Cogdill Cope. She was married to the late George D. Presley, MD, of Asheville, Canton, and Tampa, FL, and was also preceded in death by a son, George D. Presley, Jr., a sister, Mary C. Garren, and a brother, Robert Lee Cope, Jr. She was a member of the Tampa, FL, Women’s Club and the St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Tampa.
Surviving are three daughters, Debra P. Cermeno and her husband, Donald, of Tampa, FL, Joan P. May and her husband, Bruce, of Tallahassee, and Mary Lisa Presley of Pompano Beach, FL; one sister, Virginia C. Pennell of Asheville; and five grandchildren, Jessica Cermeno and Lauren Cermeno of Tampa, and David May, Susan May, and Georgia May, all of Tallahassee.
Private graveside services for the family will be Wednesday at Crawford-Ray Memorial Park in Haywood County, with the Rev. Dr. Russell Smith officiating.
Memorials may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428.
Sorry to hear of doris’death. She was a first cousin that I never got to meet. Her father was my uncle
doris was a classmate,and friend, at lee h. edwards high school. she was a fine person and will be missed.
Doris was a fellow Classmate at LHEdwards High School, Class of ’48. She was a dear friend and loved by all.
My heart and thoughts and prayers are for her family … May God Bless each of you.
Dear Debra and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear mother. She was a strong and guiding force in your lives and I know that her presence will always be with you. I feel very fortunate to have known Doris as a beautiful and confident woman full of grace and poise. I am happy to hear that hospice was there for you at the end. It blesses me that they were able to give her comfort, care, and compassion during her final hours here on earth. I know that she has gone on to be with our dear Lord and may that knowledge give you peace and comfort. With Love, Annette
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was my lst cousin. My mother was your grandfather’s sister (‘Aunt Mildred’). I remember your mother from my early teens. We visited in Tampa from NC, and I believe we stayed at the Tahitian Inn. Your mother brought you over and we all had a great time swimming in the pool and getting drinks from the little Tiki Bar. Your mom was one of the classiest ladies I have ever met.
I know Doris was a good mother, and a great grandmother.
Linda Sutton