Mary Jane Presnell

May 21, 1936 - August 29, 2020

Mrs. Mary Jane Presnell, "Mama Pres", 84 of Prospect passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2020. Mary Jane was born in Indiana, daughter of the late Joseph Fredrick Kasper and late Lillian Elizabeth Kasper. She was a life-time resident of Louisville. Mary Jane was a proud graduate of Louisville Male High School, and a member of one of the first classes to allow females. This is where she met and married the love of her life, David G. Presnell, Jr., and celebrated 50 years of marriage at his passing in 2005. There was never a dull moment in their lives together which included travels all over the world, adventures with many best friends, and especially spending time with their children and grandchildren. Mary Jane was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend first and foremost. She was kind, spirited, generous, and she loved to laugh. Her warm personality made everyone feel welcome in her presence. She loved to entertain and made friends everywhere she went. The well-being of the people she loved was of utmost importance to her at all times....her door was always open. Mary Jane was an amazing cook, a die hard Kentucky Wildcats fan, and a competitive card player. Whether wearing the hat of MJ, Mom, Mamaw, Dammit Mary Jane, or Mama Pres, she cherished earning each of those titles. Mary Jane is preceded in death by her husband, David G. Presnell, Jr., son David G. Presnell III, son Michael C. Presnell, daughter Christiania E. Presnell, daughter-in-law Diane E. Presnell, granddaughter Kristianne E. Presnell, and brother-in-law William Porter. She is survived by her sister JoAnn Taylor, son Timothy C. Presnell, daughter Patricia Presnell-Maddox (Jeff); grandchildren: Hunter Presnell, Peyton Presnell, David G. Presnell IV, Patrick Presnell, Ashley Presnell, Parker Maddox, Gunnar Maddox, and JD Maddox; great grandchildren: Nicole Wheeler, Behrend Presnell, Hollis Presnell, and Effie Jane Presnell. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Nazareth home for their loving care, especially to Ann Dreisbach. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mary Jane's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Salvation Army. Visitation will be head September 7th from 4-7PM at Pearsons Funeral home in St. Matthews, and a Funeral Mass will be held September 8th at 10:00AM at Holy Trinity Parish.