Frances Presley

Frances Carolyn Presley went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 16, 2013.She was born on May 8,1926 in Dalton, Ga., to her parents Luther W and Lucille Holder Hyde. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Carl Presley; and brothers, Frank and Edward Hyde and E.S. Patrick; and a precious baby granddaughter and beloved dog, Bonnie Belle.To cherish her memory she is survived by her children, Margaret (Dan) Curtis, Carl (Brenda) Presley, Jenny (Marty) Redish, Mark Presley, Lori (Jeff) Mellencamp; brother, Clifford E Hyde; and nephews, Alan and Clifford E. Hyde Jr.; grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Curtis, Angie Pendleton, Julie Housley, Kristy (Kevin) Cranford, David Presley, Wendy Westbrook, Katelyn Mellencamp, Zach (Christa) Mellencamp, Josh Mellencamp and Ashlee Mellencamp; great-grandchildren, Alex Pendleton, Cole Rogers, Gabriel, Madeline and Caleb Curtis; and special pet Lulu.Our beloved mother was a woman of strong faith, who loved her family unconditionally and always opened her heart to those less fortunate. She will be missed deeply by those who knew and loved her.Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. today, May 18, 2013, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Huff, officiating.The interment will be private in Chattanooga National Cemetery Monday May 20, 2013.Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, P.O. Box 96105, Washington, D.C. 20090-6105, or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.The family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.