Marie King

Marie King HICKORY Marie King, 85, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. King was born Dec. 22, 1925, in Catawba County to the late Clarence and Elsie Eckard Whisnant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Whisnant; a sister, Doris Whisnant; her first husband, Paul C. Shipman; and two daughters, Paula Hanson and Mary Elizabeth Bolick. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Robert T. King; a daughter, Patricia S. Macy and her husband, Barry, of Morganton; a son, Robert T. King and his wife, India, of Savannah, Ga.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Marie leaves us with fond memories of Christmas parties, family dinners, and trips to Hilton Head. She enjoyed travel and endless hours of needle point with her friends and daughters. She and her friends created and donated a kneeler for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Marie was a dedicated mother, grandmother and wife. Her 50th wedding anniversary would have been this October. She and her family are appreciative of the care she received from The Lutheran home and Hospice. She spent the last four months at home where she passed peacefully in the presence of her family. She is now in God's hands accompanied by her missed daughters and family. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Trexler officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lutheridge & Lutherock Ministries, 28 Spruce Dr., Arden, NC 28704; or Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 68658. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bass-smith funeralhome.com Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Marie King.

Published in Hickory Daily Record on August 7, 2011