Sharon Lee Pressley's Obituary
Decatur-Sharon Lee Pressley, 65, of Decatur, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 in her home with her family by her side.
Sharon was born April 12, 1949 in Decatur, the daughter of Bill L. and Phyllis J. (Brockway) Eckart. She was previously employed at Svendsen’s Flower Shop and a beautician. She was a member of GT Church and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Sharon enjoyed scrapbooking, flower gardens, and cooking. She married David Pressley June 17, 1966 in Decatur. They shared over forty-eight years together.
Sharon leaves behind her husband David of Decatur, son Tom (Mary) Pressley of Mt. Zion, daughter Amy (Anthony) Wubben of Decatur, grandchildren Shelby (Brandon) Gray of Charlotte, North Carolina, Abby, Libby, and Clay Pressley of Mt. Zion, and Mason Wubben of Decatur, mother Phyllis Burns of Macon, sisters Jan Bentley of Decatur, Jeanie Bonnett of Decatur, Kim Tolly of Tennessee, and brother Steve Eckart of Tennessee.
Sharon was reunited in Heaven with her infant son Doug, father, brother Billy Lee Eckart, sister Connie Sue Eckart, brother-in-law Mark Pressley, mother-in-law Liz Pressley, and niece Mandy Morland.
Services to celebrate Sharon’s life will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor David Catron officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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