Della Wray Presnell, age 86, of Boone, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Watauga Medical Center.

She was born March 22, 1936, in Avery County. A daughter of the late Roosevelt Presnell and Grace Harris Presnell. She was retired from TRW as an inspector and a member of Valle Crucis United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one son, Bob Presnell and wife Sandra of Boone; one daughter, Connie Pendley and husband TJ of Blowing Rock; one sister, Pauline Brown of Avery County; five brothers, Arlie Presnell of Boone; Jim Presnell of Spruce Pine; Ben Presnell of Zionville; R.L. Presnell of Zionville and Dayton Presnell of Avery County; five grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her father and mother she was preceded in death by one son, Ted Presnell and one grandson, Jonathan Hicks.

Graveside services and burial will be conducted Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Pastor Sonny Younce will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 Thursday, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Brian Barker, 441 Daniel Drive, Boone, North Carolina 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Presnell family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.