Thelma Mae (Etchison) Presson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June
21, 2022 at the age of 88.
Thelma was born on November 17, 1933 in Ravendon, Arkansas. On July
7, 1955, at the age of 21, she married the love of her life Troy Presson.
Four years later they welcomed their son, Bruce, on December 2 nd 1959.
They lived for many years as a family in Arkansas and eventually settled in
Vicksburg, Mississippi where she worked at the Vicksburg Clinic in the
insurance and medical records department for a number of years. Thelma
and her family grew to love Vicksburg and she was very proud of its
heritage and beauty.
Thelma was a strong woman who faced many challenges throughout her
life. She leaned on her faith to endure each with steadfast grace and
courage. She loved to reminisce about the simple joys of her younger
years. She would entertain many with stories of time spent with her father
as a child, endless hours playing outdoor games with friends, and wearing
fancy hoop skirts as a teenager.
Thelma would often share loving memories of her dad, her husband, and
her son. She enjoyed watching old westerns and loved to investigate the
life experiences of the stars that played her favorite characters. She was
fascinated by World War II and re-read her favorite books on the subject
multiple times. She was quick witted and had a very sharp mind which
always led to interesting and humorous conversations.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Troy Laverne Presson
and her beloved son Bruce Alan Presson.
She was loved and will be remembered fondly by many neighbors,
caregivers, and friends near and far.
A graveside service under the direction of Fisher-Riles Funeral Home will
be held at 11am on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Greenlawn Gardens
Cemetery to honor and celebrate her life.