Verna Presley Obituary
Jean Presley, age 72, passed away on November 11, 2024. She was born on December 4, 1951, in Searcy, Arkansas.
She loved reading and doing crossword puzzles. Jean was also a U.S. Army Veteran.
Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Rebecca Grubbs; two sons Sean Darr and Dennis Presley; three sisters, Vollie Hester, Bessie Williams and Vaccol Holt; and one brother, Robert Payne Sr.
She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Presley; three granddaughters, Arin Presley, Addison Presley and Alexis-Aubrey Presley; Jean’s significant other, Roger Jordan; her beloved dog, Piper as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other friends and family.
Visitation and Memorial Service Postponed until February 8th, 2025. Visitation will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Smith-
Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas 72012, with Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 am. Interment in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Beebe.
To view the online register, www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
404 West Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012
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