Peggy Presley

Peggy Ann Shipman Presley, 94, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026 at Greentree Ridge Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Presley was born in Fletcher, NC to the late Morris and Meta Frady Shipman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Presley; a daughter, Frances “Sis” Hedrick; a son-in-law, Wayne Hedrick and a sister, Joyce Shipman.

Peggy was a lifelong resident of Fletcher and graduated Fletcher High School. She enjoyed her days at the lake, traveling, and watching her grandkids play sports. In her later years she enjoyed sitting outside on her swing, being with family and friends and sitting in her recliner inside watching the birds at her birdfeeder.

She is survived by three children, Eugene Presley (Debra), Gerald Presley and Sherry Huntley (Keith); five grandchildren, Kristin Buckingham (George), Cameron Presley, Micheal Presley (Jennifer), Amy Graessle (Jay) and Tyler Huntley; nine great grandchildren, Cayden and Carter, Kinley and Peyton, Cayden and Cage, Meta and Mattie; and one great great grandchild on the way.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.

The family will greet friends at the graveside on Friday from 1:30 to 2:00 prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Hospice or to a charity of one’s choice.