Rhoda Jean Presley Dutton's Obituary
Rhoda Jean Presley Dutton, 85, of Franklin, TN passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
She was born September 24, 1937 in Desha, Arkansas to Eugene Alfred Presley and Jessie (McClendon) Presley. The 7th of 8 children.
She was a wonderful homemaker and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was always there when we needed her. She was very talented and as an artist produced many beautiful paintings. She also loved belonging to small drama and music groups, especially performing for senior centers and senior living facilities in Memphis, Collierville and later Franklin, TN. She was a member of the Church of Christ, had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community. Rhoda will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts.
Survivors include her son, Billy F. Dutton, Jr (Mary Martha) of Franklin, TN; grandchild, James F. Dutton (Lauren) of Nashville; and brother, Raymond Presley of Cave City, AR
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Farra Dutton, Sr.; sisters, Frances Allen, Nona Jeffery, and Lenell Harmon; brothers, Mac Presley, Robert Presley, and Harold Presley; and one grandchild, David F. Dutton.
Visitation will be held at 12:30pm Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at the Memorial Park funeral home in Memphis, TN, followed by a graveside service at 2:00pm officiated by Chase Whiting.
Memorials may be made in her honor to the Paragould Children’s home- Children’s Home, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450
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