Priscilla Gay DeFord of Trumann departed this life Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the family residence at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 16 days. She was born Monday, November 23, 1953 in Memphis, TN to the late Teddy Prestidge and Agnes Lembo Prestidge. She was a graduate of Arkansas State University, a retired registered nurse and of the Baptist faith. Priscilla enjoyed singing, antiques and her yorkie babies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jay DeFord and her parents. She is survived by one son, Jay (DeShawnna) DeFord of Jonesboro; one daughter, Jennifer (Melvin) Dycus of Trumann; two brothers, Jimmy Prestidge of Trumann and Bo (Janet) Prestidge of Slaughter, MS; one sister, Rosanna Prestige Arnold of Marked Tree; and four grandchildren, Merrick Dycus, Maddox Dycus, Hollyn Dycus and Asher DeFord. Memorial service will be Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Maple Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be private. An online registry book can be signed at thompsonfuneralhome.net.