Donna Presley (Elvis' First Cousin)

Donna will share her time and stories about Elvis with you and make you feel like a part of Elvis' family! She does some singing, and can possibly perform a couple songs as well! Her Elvis favorites!

DONNA PRESLEY
Donna Presley is a member of the family of Rock n Roll royalty; her mother, Nash was the youngest sister of Elvis Presley’s father Vernon. Donna grew up at Graceland where she spent her summers from the age of ten. When Donna was seventeen her father, Earl, started to work for Elvis on his ranch in Mississippi, the Circle G. When Elvis sold the Circle G, Donna and her family then moved onto the property at Graceland where she lived until she married.

In 1979, Donna began working for her Uncle Vernon at his office at Graceland answering fan mail. Donna and another cousin, Patsy, worked in the office at Graceland until it opened to the public in 1982.

Donna co-authored three books about her famous cousin Elvis and their family. “Elvis, Precious Memories” is an in depth look into the family who came before Elvis. Those who helped him become the man he was and those who came after. It also examines the love and lifelong adoration that he felt for his family. Donna also co-authored “Precious Family Memories of Elvis”, a memory book of family photos and sayings. She has also co-authored a cookbook of recipes of the Presley family and their famous friends. Donna has traveled the world giving a peek into the private world of the Presley family through her eyes. This is a unique opportunity for Elvis fans worldwide to have a behind the scenes look at life in Graceland.

Donna is single and now lives in Wynne, Arkansas close to her family.