Kristy Dawn Presnell

Kristy Dawn Presnell, 36, of New London, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A celebration of Kristy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro, with Rev. Boyd Byerly officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Randolph Memorial Park.

Kristy was born on March 28, 1988, in Randolph County. She was a compassionate soul with a deep love for animals and a passion for creativity, enjoying crafting, rock collecting, and coin collecting. Music played a significant role in her life, and her beautiful singing voice brought joy to those around her. Her favorite song, The Rose, held deep meaning to her, and she would at times entertain audiences when performing it at karaoke. The lyrics reflect Kristy’s enduring spirit: "Just remember in the winter, Far beneath the bitter snows, Lies the seed that with the sun's love, In the spring becomes the rose."

Though her journey was not without challenges, Kristy loved wholeheartedly and touched the lives of everyone who truly knew her. She will forever be remembered as the “rose” in the hearts of her family and friends.

Kristy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Johnny and Verlie Presnell; her infant sister, Melissa Dawn Garner; her aunts, Wendy Presnell and Eva Alice Potts; her uncles, Todd Schaefer and Johnny Lee Potts; her cousin, Tory Schaefer; and her great-grandmother, Louise Edwards Potts Craven.

She is survived by her loving husband, Joel "Joe" Fesperman II, with whom she shared 19 years together, including 13 years of marriage; her daughters, Noel Kirsten Fesperman, Lavodaga Pearl Ann Fesperman, Acesa Jaida Lecessity Fesperman; her stepdaughter, McKenzie Fesperman; her sons, Christian Joel Fesperman (Ally Almond), Joel Thomas Fesperman III, and Achilles Justice Fesperman; her parents, Sherry (mother) and  Roger Cole; her siblings, Matthew Garner, John Cole (Crystal), Heather Cole (Ty Cecil),  Ariel Presnell, John Derek Presnell, and Jonyan Presnell; her biological father, John L. Presnell; her grandfather, Robert “Bob” Lee Potts; and her grandmother, Shirley Mae Potts.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at Ridge Funeral Home, prior to the service, and at other times at the home of Tammy Potts-O’Kelley.

In honor of Kristy’s memory, flowers are deeply appreciated, as she loved them. Alternatively, memorial contributions may be made to Randolph County SPCA, 300 W. Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Kristy’s love, kindness, and vibrant spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.