Sally Elizabeth Presson

Sally Presson

Sally Elizabeth Presson, 82, of Cherryvale passed away at home on February 6, 2026 with her family by her side.

Sally was born on April 6, 1943 in Warrensburg, MO to George and Fern Brown. Sally met her loving husband Don, of 64 years, at Lee’s Summit High School in Lee’s Summit, MO.

Sally’s greatest joy was her family. From her days as a stay-at-home mom, she delivered Meals on Wheels, was an active 4-H leader, homeroom mother, and organizer of farm activities and livestock shows. Sally was an outstanding cook, hostess, baker and seamstress, passing along those skills to her daughters.

After her youngest child started school, Sally began working at People’s State Bank in Cherryvale then Yerkes & Michels Accounting in Independence, KS. She worked for 30 years as the Foundation Executive Assistant at Coffeyville Community College before retiring in 2020. Sally was honored to be named Distinguished Alumnus in 2022.

Sally was a long-time member of the PEO Sisterhood, Beta Sigma Phi and the Cherryvale Methodist Church.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents George & Fern Brown and her brother George Brown.

Sally is survived by her husband Don; daughter Kim (Marvin) Blaes, Cherryvale; daughter Amy, Leawood; son Don (Jackie), Leawood; son Matt, Yukon, OK. Grandchildren Katie (Jake) McFarlane, Newcastle, OK; Joe (Chelsey) Blaes, Cherryvale; Ben (Jordyn) Blaes, Cherryvale; Max Presson and Mattilyn Presson, Leawood. Great-grandchildren Justice McFarlane, Preslee McFarlane, Ryker McFarlane, Riggin Ross, Gunnar Blaes, Bayley Blaes, Emery Blaes, Bodie Blaes. Nieces Chris Maier, Annie Kurowski. Cousins Jane Isreal and Tom Newsom. Sisters-in-laws Joan Brown and Jeannie Presson as well as a wide circle of friends.

Sally was a devoted KU basketball fan, attending games with Don in Lawrence and never missed watching one at home.

Sally was known for her beautiful smile, positive attitude and enthusiasm for those she loved.

The family will greet friends from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Cherryvale Methodist Church.  Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the church.

Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions made to the Sally Presson CCC Foundation Scholarship or Harry Hynes Hospice and they may be left or mailed to Wickham Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 216 East 4th, Cherryvale, Kansas.