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Gary Lynn Pressley

1960 - 2021

Gary Lynn Pressley obituary, 1960-2021, Knoxville, TN

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1960

DIED

2021

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Gary Pressley Obituary

Gary Lynn Pressley

Knoxville - Gary Lynn Pressley, age 61, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at UT Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Raymond Jackson, Sr. and Minnie L. Mynatt Guyton. Gary Lynn was employed by Knox County Schools. She loved going to thrift stores to find little treasures. Gary Lynn was big on exercising and didn't mind letting you know. She wanted everyone to be healthy and at their best at all times. We will miss her smile, her talent and quick wit but most of all her love. Heaven welcomed a beautiful rose! We'll see you on the other side our loving daughter, sister and friend.

Preceded in death by her husband, Elvis Pressley; father, Raymond Jackson, Sr.; brother, Michael and sister, Terry.

Survived by mother, Minnie L. Guyton; siblings, Carolyn Cassidy (James), Marie Mathes (Richard), Laura Jackson, Raymond Jackson, Jr. (Nola), Cheryl Jackson, Rodney Jackson and Kim Mobley (Raymond); special friend, Frank Fox; god-daughter, Darlasia Dunbar; a host of other family and friends.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021, a public walkthrough is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, 3800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Knoxville, TN. Social distancing and face coverings are required. A graveside service will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery, 2400 Berry Road, Knoxville, TN, where a white dove release will conclude the service. During this time, we will remain in compliance with the Governor's Executive Order No. 17 (COVID-19). Flowers may be delivered to the church the morning of the walkthrough. Service will be live-streamed at Facebook.com/ Pug Fuller Video. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD, 1-800-824-8283 or

www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2021.

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Jerry donahue

February 1, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Antonio & Anniebell Clark

January 28, 2021

My Condolences to the family's and

Analisa Valentine

January 26, 2021

My sincerest condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies go out to the family.

January 25, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Anthony & Paula

January 25, 2021

To the family of our beloved sister Pressley

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.”
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

In pray for the family during this time,

Love, Anthony & Paula

Sheila Lindsey

January 25, 2021

Our school mates would always ask me, “ How did you get Terry and Gary to laugh and talk to you?” My response was always, “ They knew that they were dealing with a nut, so they felt sorry for me and decided to befriend me!” Lol Lol Rest on Buddy, Rest on.

Sheila Taylor.... Rule High

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