Deaconess/Evangelist Elizabeth Presley was born to the late James Howard and Mona Williams on July 23, 1929. She departed this life on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the age of 89. She was educated in the Philadelphia School System and she accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and lived her life serving the Lord and her family.

In October 1948 she married Lawrence Presley. Of this union two children were born Paul and Joanne. Grace was a devoted wife, mother and friend.

Grace worked at the Philadelphia Blind Company and later at the Vineland Developmental Center until her retirement. In the early 1970's she moved the family to Franklinville, NJ in the house built by her late husband Lawrence Presley, and they resided here until later moving to Newfield, NJ.

She was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Pastor Nathanial Sanders, where she served as Deaconess and later became an Evangelist.

Evangelist Presley leaves a legacy of Love. To cherish her memories are her Grandson Paul (Britta) Presley of Newfield, NJ; five great grandsons Paul Presley, Jr, Jacob Presley, Brandon, Willie and Jarell Crenshaw; one great granddaughter Sequioa Crenshaw, 10 great-great grandchildren, one God daughter Lynne Wilkins, two special daughters Helen Francis and Emma Smalley; her niece Earlene Massenburg who she raised as her own daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband Lawrence "Joe" Presley, two children Paul and Joanne Presley; one great grandson Demetry Presley and two brothers Earl and Marshal Gray.