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Elizabeth Presley

August 4, 2016
Augusta, MI

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Elizabeth Ann (Koelsch) "Betsy" Presley, age 53, of Augusta, MI died unexpectedly Thursday evening, August 4, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, with her family at her side. Betsy, the daughter of Philip G. and Lorraine G. (Reetz) Koelsch, was born in Lansing, MI on March 3, 1963, was a 1981 graduate of Gull Lake High School and Argubright Business College. She was an Optician for the past 20 years at Ray's Optical of Battle Creek. Betsy enjoyed canning, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family. Betsy is survived by Robert L. "Bob" Presley, with whom she was united in marriage in Hickory Corners, MI on November 5, 1983. Also surviving are two United States Marine Corps sons, Robert L. (Megan) "Rob" Presley of Augusta and Jason A. (Holly) Presley of New Bern, NC; two precious granddaughters, Evelyn A. and Claire M. Presley, both of New Bern; her sister, Dorci A. (Alan) Hasty of Fulshear, TX; two brothers, Kenny P. (Danielle) Koelsch of Blythewood, SC and Larry L. (Cindy) Koelsch of Greer, SC and many nieces and nephews. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents. The Memorial Service to celebrate Betsy's life was held on Sunday, August 7th at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center's Chapel with the Rev. Kristen Porter officiating. Betsy's family requests that memorial contributions in her honor be directed to the Gary Sinise Foundation, "Serving Honor And Need," P. O. Box 50008, Studio City, CA 91614-5001. The Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) assisted Betsy's family with her arrangements.