Obituary for Joyce Presley

Joyce Presley

September 24, 1941 — September 12, 2023

Joyce Elaine (nee Isenberg) Presley returned Home on Tuesday September 12, 2023.

Joyce was born September 24, 1941, in McAllen, Texas to James Wilbert (Jim) and Edith (nee Wilson) Isenberg, both of whom preceded her in death. She was about nine years old when her family settled in Ponca City. She married Jimmie G. Presley June 10, 1957 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. They enjoyed forty-eight years together until his passing January 9, 2005.

Joyce was the office manager for Dr. Paul Davis for over thirty years. She loved gardening, playing cards with “the girls,” having family get togethers at her house, and serving the Lord. She made regular donations to several charitable organizations. She was an active member of the Northeast Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, James and wife Shelly Presley of Edmond, Oklahoma and Jerrie and wife Karen Presley of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Two daughters, Tammy and husband Rod Bryant of Gainesville, Georgia and Laura and Andrew Ridley of Mustang, Oklahoma. Niece Sally Pass of Summerfield, Florida and sister Mary Froese of Colorado, twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren as well as several other beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 23, 2023, 2:00 PM at Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 N. Pecan Road, Ponca City, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers please make a charitable donation to Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritianspurse.org or Meals On Wheels, Attn: Connie Petersen, 8280 E. South Ave, Ponca City, OK 74604.