SMYRNA - Maola Bailey Pressley, passed away at her home in Smyrna, on August 3, 2012. She was born on June 30, 1929, in Roswell, N.M., the daughter of the late Albert and Alline Bailey of Hagerman, N.M. Maola retired from the Smyrna Home and Hospital after a long career. Her late husband, Master Sgt. Wallace E. Pressley past away in the summer of 1988, and she missed him dearly. She was surrounded by her loving daughters Brenda Ann Pressley and Belinda Stiltner which took care of her throughout all of her health issues. Also at the time of her passing were her loving grandchildren, Wallace E. Pressley, III, Karen Dotson, and her loving sister-in-law Ramona Pressley. She is also survived by her four sons, and their wives, Wallace and Deborah Pressley of Magnolia, Kenneth and Robin Pressley of Leipsic, Allen and Lisa Pressley of Smyrna, and William and Brenda Pressley of Smyrna. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great- great- grandchildren. Her last wishes were to have her services at Faries Funeral Home located at 29 S. Main St. in Smyrna. A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012. A service will follow the 7 p.m. viewing with the loving Pastor of Asbury Church. Grace will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with her loving husband at a later date. A very special thank you to Vitas Hospice personnel. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting
www.fariesfuneralhome.com.
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