Carolyn "Sue" Presswood

Carolyn "Sue" Presswood obituary, Harriman, TN

Carolyn "Sue" Presswood

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25

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805 N Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854

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26

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Roane Memorial Gardens Inc

1400 N Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854

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Carolyn Presswood Obituary

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Mrs. Carolyn “Sue” Presswood, age 73, a resident of Harriman, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 25, 1951, in Sunbright, Tennessee. Sue was a member of the Emory Gap Independent Church of God in Harriman. She enjoyed gardening, beach trips, and time with her family. She loved all of her family dearly, especially her great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by “The Love of Her Life” and husband of 39 years, Rufus Presswood; parents, Elbert & Gertrude Snow; and brothers, J.E. Snow and Kenny Snow; and sister, Helen Schubert.

Survivors include:

Daughters & Sons-in-law: Missy Presley (Dale)

Robin Copeland (Jason)

Grandchildren: Allison North (Titus)

Kimberly Reynolds (Jake)

Great Grandchildren: Wyatt Reynolds

(Expected) Cooper Reynolds

Grayson North

Brothers and Sisters: Betty Jo Clower

Wanda Roberts (Ronnie)

Bill Snow (Brenda)

Darlene Frost (Jim)

Shirley Snow

Curtis Snow (Britta)

And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

The family will receive friends Monday, August 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Graveside services and interment will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Roane Memorial Gardens, Rockwood, Tennessee with Rev. Denard Bertram officiating. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, Tennessee is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Carolyn “Sue” Presswood.

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

Evans Mortuary

805 North Gateway Avenue P.O. Box 6, Rockwood, TN 37854

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Upcoming Events

Aug

25

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

805 N Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854

Send Flowers

Aug

26

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Roane Memorial Gardens Inc

1400 N Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Evans Mortuary

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.