Irene Presley
December 24, 1918 ~ February 6, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Gussie Irene Presley, 94, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Oaks at Sweeten Creek.
A native of Buncombe County, she was daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Stepp Presley. Irene was preceded in death by two sisters, Celestine Rhodarmer and Louise Hudgins and by two brothers, George and Lane Presley. She was employed with the American Enka Corporation for over thirty-five years and was a lifelong member of Calvary Episcopal Church. She had been a resident of the Oaks of Sweeten Creek since 2009.
Irene is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Irene will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Calvary Episcopal Church with the Reverend Victor Mansfield officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is in charge of arrangements.
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We Miss Our Sweet Granny!!!! Many Prayers to the family.. God truly received a wonderful angel yesterday.. Kelly and Barbara
I am so sorry for your lost Irene was a sweet lady my Mother was Alene Hart Culbertson I remember coming to visit Irene and the family. With Sympathy Shirley
Aunt Irene, you’re now an angel in heaven as you were here. I will always remember you as the only one who truly made me laugh at Granny’s funeral. You brought smiles & laughter even at the most difficult of times. You will be missed. Glad you’re with Granny & Aunt Irene. Love you.
Aunt Irene, you’re now an angel in heaven as you were here. I will always remember you as the only one who truly made me laugh at Granny’s funeral. You brought smiles & laughter even at the most difficult of times. You will be missed. Glad you’re with Granny & Aunt Irene. Love you.
The three sisters are together again. Let all tears be of happiness for them, and not those of sadness. Irene, Celestine, Louise, we all are better because you came our way. Until we join you, truly rest in peace.
May the memories of your love one..
of happy times,
of joyful smiles,
of hearty laughter,
and caring words
Help you through this sorrowful time.
God’s blessings & prayers are with your family,
Irene was a lovely lady which I met at The Oaks. I just learned of her passing, and would like to express my sincere sympathy to her family.
Wendy Maddox