Lily Williams

Presson

Boone, NC- Lily Williams Presson, age 82, of Boone, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at The Foley Center in Blowing Rock.  Born January 2, 1943, in Union County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Vann Buren and James Vonna Edwards Williams and the wife of the late Craven Presson.

Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ralph and Dale Williams.

She is survived by her sister, Rachel Williams Dalrymple of Boone; 5 nephews, Michael, Phillip, Edwin, James Dale, and Jeff Williams and one niece, Catherine Hummer.

Mrs. Presson taught elementary school for many years in Charlotte, Atlanta and Jacksonville, Florida.  She enjoyed travelling for several years as a salesperson for Maxwell House Coffee.

She was a member of the Boone United Methodist Church where she volunteered for several years.  She had a real love of animals, especially dogs that she would take in to rescue.

A service to celebrate her life will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday July 30, 2025, at Boone United Methodist Church. Pastor Ed Glaize will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to the Presson Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.