Chance Evans Presley, age 24, was born at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on July 27, 1999. He went to live with his forever mother, Kris Presley, on January 6, 2004, and was adopted soon thereafter. They loved each other with every breath of their being. He graduated from Green Valley State School in May of 2020 and started enjoying his retirementContinue Reading
Chance Evans Presley, age 24, was born at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on July 27, 1999. He went to live with his forever mother, Kris Presley, on January 6, 2004, and was adopted soon thereafter. They loved each other with every breath of their being. He graduated from Green Valley State School in May of 2020 and started enjoying his retirement immediately. On June 19th, 2020, Sherrie Presley (Riebel) joined their family. The three lived life to the fullest, prioritizing fun moments together above all else. On November 12, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, while resting in his momma’s arms, Chance left this earth and was welcomed into the gates of paradise by family members who preceded and into the loving arms of Jesus in Heaven.
Chance was a pillar of his family and community.
He is survived by his mother Kris Presley, his bonus mother, Sherrie Presley (Riebel), grandmother Norma Riebel, aunts and uncles Kathy (Floyd) Wickins, John (Susan) Presley, Bill (Becky) Presley, Kay (Roger) Osborne, Mike (Cindy) Riebel, Tawnya (Scott) Losito; cousin’s Cynthia (Leon) Keller, Chad (Loretta) Wickins, Bert Presley, Natalie (Jeff) Broekhoven, Jonathan (Katie) Presley, Joshua (Christine) Presley, Katlyn (Tyler) Tarver, Brittany (Tim) Jones, and a multitude of second cousins: Aerica & Odel Presley, Reece, Emery, & Tessa Keller, Jared and Macy Wickins, Pippa, Cy and Clay Broekhoven, Arrow and Maddox Presley, Elijah and Lillian Presley, Annabeth, Tyler Junior, and Violet Tarver, Aria and Avry Jones, Tori, Beth and Matthew Whittenberg. He is also survived by his foster grandpa, Hew Wiley. And, biological sister, Amber (Michael) Irwin. Plus, a huge circle of extended family, friends, teachers, nurses, therapists and caregivers who have loved him throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Dorothy (Botts) Presley and John Francis “Sam” Presley; Uncle Sammy Dwayne Presley; cousin, Valerie Diann Manning, and foster grandmother, Nancy Wiley.
Chance’s work on earth affected everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. He was a teacher. He taught everyone that even though the world tells us we have limits, we must live our lives without limitations; love everyone without reservations; try new things without hesitation, and never say no to a fun time with people you love. He loved spending time at Tablerock Lake. He loved music and performing with his music therapist, Morgan Robertson. He was an accomplished martial artist reaching the purple belt level and was presented an honorary red belt, a belt only bestowed to teachers, by Dynamic Edge Martial Arts Sensei Kyle Martin. He was drafted to play baseball for the Yankees at the Miracle League Baseball Field this last fall. He rafted the Colorado River twice, went honky Tonkin’ in Nashville, rode all the best rides at Disney World, was a regular at Silver Dollar City, won big on the casino floor, and attended countless concerts of every music genre. He loved cheering on the Missouri State Lady Bears. He loved time spent in prayer, the National Anthem, and celebrating holidays with family big and small. He loved shopping for toys. Camp Barnabas was his most favorite place on Earth.
Chance hosted several fundraisers through his nonprofit organization, Chance in Charge, raising funds so exceptional children like himself could enjoy Music Therapy, Equine Therapy and Summer Camp.
A special thanks to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and all staff who have cared for Chance at St. Johns/Mercy hospital since his birth, and the nurses who loved and played with Chance at his home.
A memorial service will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home 3540 E. Seminole Springfield, MO 65809 at 12:00 Noon Saturday, November 18. Jonathan Presley officiating. Please join us at this service wearing your most comfortable and casual clothing just like Chance lived his life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chance Presley Memorial Scholarship Fund at Music Therapy of the Ozarks (PO Box 9543 Springfield, MO 65810) OR to the Chance Presley Memorial Scholarship Fund at Dynamic Edge Martial Arts (2768 S. Campbell Springfield, MO 65807) or left with the funeral home.
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