Etoy Presley

Sister Etoy Presley was born February 14, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Mr. Alonzo and Willie Estelle (Moore) Felton.  She was one of 19 children born to this union.  She attended West Memphis Arkansas Academy (Wonder High) in West Memphis, Arkansas.  She was baptized and confessed her love of Christ at an early age.

She moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1968 at the age of 16.  Later, she moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1996 with her family. Etoy met the love of her life, and married the late Brian Presley on February 14, 2007 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and later, they settled to Appleton, Wisconsin in 2012.

Etoy was a member of Appleton Pentecostal Assembly. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, spending time with her family, watching movies, participating in church activities and traveling. She also had a passion for cooking (fearless) and helping others. She worked as a caregiver which she loved and found pleasure in.

Etoy departed this life on March 6, 2023.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Edward Lee (Marie), Edna Jean, Richard (Monique) and Richardges; two brothers: David Lee and Robert; six sisters: Brenda Joyce (Willie), Bernice, Alice Carolyn, Cynthia, Jennifer, and Andromeda; grandchildren, great grandchildren, step children and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by husband Brian; parents Alonzo and Willie Estelle; sister Mae Francis; and 9 brothers: Roy Lee, Alonzo, Eddie, Willie James, Larry, Leo, Glenn, Lawrence and Terry. 

A funeral service will be held Monday March 20, 2023, at 11:00am at Appleton Pentecostal Assembly 1100 London Street, Menasha. Friends and family may gather at the church from 10:00am until the start of the service.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.  John 14:1-3 NIV

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.  Psalms 23 NIV