Geneva “Jenny” Presnell, age 80, of Waynesville, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born in Haywood County to the late Bernard and Burr McGaha Leatherwood. Jenny will be remembered by her love for Christ, family, church family and for her beautiful voice that often filled the church and family with song and joy.
In addition to her parents, Jenny is preceded in death by brothers; James Leatherwood, Warren Leatherwood, Everett Leatherwood: Sisters: Genevieve Leatherwood, Reva Hannah, Agnes Hannah, Vera Mull and Joanne Moore.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 62 years, Kenneth D. Presnell: one sister Lena Price (Vernell); two sons Kenneth W. Presnell (Teresa) and Jerry Presnell (Lynn); two daughters Donna Catron (Kenneth) and Kimberly Clark (Tim): 9 grandchildren; Jenifer, Kenneth, Bryan, Jerica, Rebekah, Casey, Ernie, Steven, Caleb and Alicia and 12 great-grandchildren; Gabe, Grant, Arden, Mathis, Willow, Preston, Miles, Cecelia, Harley, Landon, Matthew and Mia.
Due to Covid the family will privately celebrate Jenny’s life Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Pastor Harry Worley officiating.
The family request that everyone please wear masks and practice social distancing. The family will not be receiving friends after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to a charity of your choice or a donation to the American Lung Association.
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