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Obituary For Mrs. Ruth Allred Pressley
Mrs. Ruth Pressley gave her earthly life and transitioned at the age of 77. Ruth received her crown and took her rest on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1949 to Emerson Allred Jr. and Annice Hicks in Greensboro, NC. In addition to her parents, Ruth was proceeded in death by her granddaughter, Tiara Pressley Shiffer, her brother, Mac Arthur Allred Sr., sister, Faye Allred Phillips, brothers-in-law, Alvin Phillips and Ned Briley, Sr., her sister-in-law, Daisy White Allred, nephews, Tyler James Briley and Wilson Moore III and lastly her niece Lauren Johnson.
As number three of her six siblings she attended Florence Elementary School and then started high school at William Penn. The ending of segregation led her to finish her education at Lucy, Ragsdale High School. Ruth was the first African-American to graduate and receive her diploma there.
Ruth was a dedicated and hard worker. Her first job was at Silver Net and then Influential, both Hosiery Mills. She later retired from the High Point Post Office after 17 years of service. Ruth was well known as a βMother Truckerβ she was a mother to a lot of the truckers in the industry. She served as second-in-command for There Trucking in 2010 and went on to start Thatβs Trucking in 2017. Ruth was in the trucking business for over a decade. She enjoyed sneaking up on Kevin and the rest of the drivers at the yard. Ruth also enjoyed tending to flowers, riding and eating, and she still managed to have enough time to play a few numbers and win a few jackpots. Known for snapping a picture when you didnβt know it or least expected Ruth was her happiest with Family. She especially loved to be in the presence of her sisters, her two favorite fellas, Kevin and Darrell and her companion of 20+ years, Marion McRae a.k.a. Bob. Ruth will be missed by everyone whose life she touched.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her two sons, Darrell Pressley, Sr. of Parrish, Fl., and Kevin Pressley, Sr. of High Point, her companion, Marion McRae of High Point, NC; sisters, Bernice Briley of High Point, NC and Helen Pemberton (George) of Salisbury, NC; her brother, James Allred (Johnsie) of Greensboro. grandchildren, Hannah Johnson and Darrell Pressley Jr. (Sancia) of Florida, Laddie Pressley and Kevin Pressley, Jr. of High Point, NC and Khairy Pressley of Greensboro, NC; her great grandchildren, Samara Pressley and Sariah Pressley of Florida, Akai Khareem Parker Pressley of Greensboro, NC and Leighla Elise Marshall Pressley of High Point, NC.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Williams Memorial CME, 3400 Triangle Lake Road. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Ms. Pressley may be viewed on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Praying for you the Pressley family she will truly be missed
I met this beautiful family many years ago when my sister Madonna married Chris. We pray for your family during this difficult.
I am so deeply sorry for your (our) loss. Your mother's warm, caring, and lovely smile will always remain in our memories of her. I hope that we all can take comfort from knowing that her love and guidance will always be with us all. Remembering her with love and admiration. Rest in peace, dear sister-in-law, you will be dearly missed. Dora Pressley Bailey & Family
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To the Pressley Family,
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Ruth was a wonderful mother-in-law to me, and I will always remember her kindness and the love she showed to her family. I'm truly sorry I was not able to be there today to celebrate her life.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God bring you comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead.
With love and sympathy, Greshaun
Had some good times in Garden Oaks Apts π. Rest in peace Ruth β€οΈ
Sandra Watts Austin
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ruth we will never forget the fun we had when you guys came to Florida good memories ππ½ππ½ππ½
To the family of Mrs. Ruth Pressley,
May the work your mother did speak boldly for her, and may her legacy live within each of you forever.
Kevin, keep those trucks rolling. All pressure, no handouts. Make that money β and don't ever let that money make you.
Darrell, continue applying pressure and keeping the family grounded just as your mother did. And yes, stay on Kevin's neck (lol).
May the memories you all shared with your mother keep a smile on your face and peace in your heart.
Blessings to you all, in God's name. Tee & Tricia W
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My sincere condolences to the Allred and Pressley Families. May God comfort and bless you always. May Ms. Ruth forevervrest in Heavenly Glory.
Praying for you in your loss.Memories are gifts our hearts receive to bring gentle comfort as we grieve.Asking God to enfold you in His faithful love and comfort you with the cherish memories you hold dear.The memory of the righteous is a blessing.PROVERBS 10:7NRSV
Deepest and heartfelt condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one.
Condolences to the family of my classmate. May sweet memories sustain you.
To Bernice and Family we are holding your family in our hearts and lifting you in prayer."
To the Presley family sorry for your loss signed by Gloria Robbins little
To the family you have my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one (Ruth). You all are in my prayers. Crickett ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
Sending our sincere condolences and prayers. You are in our thoughts and praying for your strength".
Lisa, Tony Wallace and Family
I AM ASKING GOD TO COMFORT YOU GUYS WITH CHERISHED MEMORIES!!!
Offering our deepest condolences and prayers to Ruth's family and friends. "REST IN PARADISE "CLASSMATE"
Sorry for your loss
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