Norma Fay Ray, 73

September 4, 1950 – November 5, 2023

Tupelo—Norma Fay Presley Ray, 73, died November 5, 2023 at Baldwyn Nursing Facility after a brief illness. She was born September 4, 1950 in Tupelo to the late Noah Edward Presley and the late Mary Christine Houston Presley (Roberts). Norma Fay lived most of her life in Tupelo where she enjoyed traveling, cooking for family, and visiting with friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Wendy Ray Collums of Tupelo; one granddaughter, Bella Claire Collums of Tupelo; brother, James Roy Presley (Barbara) of Tupelo; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Edgar Roberts; brothers, Bobby Gene Roberts, Arnold Presley, Harold Ray Presley, Larry Presley, Sales Presley, Doc Presley, Ruble Presley, Gobel Presley, Eck Presley, Whitt Presley, and Sump Griffin; sisters, Mary Jo Schafer, Eva White, Sedra Presley, and Vona Mae Brown; and a dear friend and companion, Charles Riley.

In lieu of flowers, support a fallen officer fund of one’s choice in honor of Harold Ray Presley, killed in the line of duty in 2001. One such fund is “The officer Down Memorial” with links to donate at www.odmp.org.
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