Dorothy Presley Stark's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2025 in Ripley, Mississippi

Dorothy Presley Stark

October 21, 1928 - August 8, 2025 (96 years old)

Ripley, Mississippi

Dorothy Presley Stark's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2025 in Ripley, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McBride Funeral Home, Inc.

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Dorothy Presley Stark

October 21, 1928 - August 8, 2025 (96 years old)

Ripley, Mississippi

Dorothy Presley Stark Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Presley Stark (Ripley, Mississippi), who passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Presley Stark to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ross Stark and Nora Boyette Stark; her former husband William Warren Pressley, Sr.; her daughter Judy Edith Pressley; her brother Jimmy Stark; her sister-in-law Eloise Stark; and her husband Vance Stark.

She is survived by: her son William Warren Pressley, Jr. of Oxford, MS; her stepson Ronnie Stark (Rena) of Nesbit, MS; and her sibling's children, Dianne Stark of Georgia and Rick Stark (Pam) of Georgia.

Visitation was held on Monday, August 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (202 E Pine St, Ripley, MS 38663). A funeral service was held on Monday, August 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to: Blue Mountain Christian University School of Nursing, P.O. Box 160, Blue Mountain, MS 38610.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McBride Funeral Home, Inc.



Mon

Aug 11

Visitation

First Baptist Church
202 E Pine St, Ripley, MS 38663

Mon

Aug 11

Funeral service

First Baptist Church
202 E Pine St, Ripley, MS 38663

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