Kay King

Kay King, 56 years, of Dundee, Michigan, was promoted to Glory, on Thursday, February 13, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 17, 1957 in Welch, West Virginia, Kay was the daughter of the late Hershel and Thelma (Church) Blankenship. Kay graduated from high school in Flint, MI. On January 25, 1984, Kay married her beloved husband Richard Lewis King in Texas. In July of 1991 the family moved to Dundee. Kay worked as a rural route mail carrier for the United States Post Office for 16 years, from which she retired in February of 2011. Kay was a very active member of Summerfield Baptist Church in Petersburg, MI. Kay was the Nursery Director, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. Kay enjoyed traveling and mowing the lawn. More than anything Kay loved family, especially her grandchildren. Kay is survived by her beloved husband of 30 years Richard Lewis, three loving children: Wayne Richard (Lindsay) King of Lambertville, MI, Adam Ray (Codi) King of Britton, MI and Tasha LyLynn (Paul) Globensky of Temperance, MI, seven cherished grandchildren: P.J., Damian, Mercedes, and Lexi Globensky, Karlie, Landon, and Cooper King, with another on the way, two brothers: Alda (Betty) Blankenship of Sand Springs, OK and Allen (Robin) Blankenship of Stillwater, OK, a sister: Patty (Terry) Hill of Galax, VA, two nieces, six nephews and many close friends and family members. In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by a brother: Autry, three grandchildren and a great niece Skye Danielle Blankenship. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161 where funeral services celebrating her life will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Kay’s close friend Deacon Jeff Samples of Summerfield Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasantview Cemetery in Petersburg, MI. Immediately following committal services at the cemetery, a luncheon to share memories and continue to celebrate Kay’s life will be held at Summerfield Baptist Church, 16010 Railroad St., Petersburg, MI, 49270.

Kay King

September 17, 1957 - February 13, 2014