Born September 22, 1960 in Peoria to Robert “Bob” Harold and Dorothy “Red” Frances (Melko) Presley.
Surviving are two children, Kyle (Liam) Beatty of Gilbert, Arizona and Sian Thompson of Havana; three grandchildren, William Beatty, Richard Beatty, Benjamin Beatty, all of Gilbert, Arizona and six siblings, Ron (Linda) Presley of Peoria, Sharon (Alan) Robinson of Havana, Tim (Karen) Presley of Peoria, Mary Keim of Herrin, Les (Laura) Presley of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and Roy Presley of Peoria.
She was preceded by her parents and two siblings, Kathy McBride and Bob Presley.
A 1978 graduate of Manual High School, she graduated with a bachelor’s Degree in History from Illinois State University in 1983.
She worked at Pima County Library System in Tucson, Arizona for 17 years, retiring in 2011. She had also worked at the Library of Congress and South Side Worm Ranch.
Dodie brought love to every room she entered. She had a deep love for her nieces and nephews, many of which grew up right alongside her. She loved to make people laugh, especially her friends, with her sharp wit.
She was the youngest daughter of the Presley family of the Presley South Side Worm Ranch Farm in Peoria. She spent her youth working in the store with her parents and siblings. Her parents Red and Bob Presley had nine children. She took great pride in the size of her family and the loving spirit they bring to every occasion. She was well known for her intelligence and her sharp wit. She was an excellent cook and loved to watch others enjoy recipes she found in her collection of cookbooks.
Dodie was an avid reader for much of her life of any and all genres. She also enjoyed photography, cooking, making jewelry and hiking in Tucson, Arizona with her daughters.
Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There are no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Prairie Pride Project or Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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