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Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Xenia Christian Church
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the church
Interment: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Nancy Mae King, age 87, of Xenia, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Nancy was born March 14, 1929, in Xenia, the daughter of Grover and Bessie (Henson) Greenwood. She married Francis “Frank” King on August 2, 1952, in Xenia.
Nancy attended Walnut Branch during her grade school years and was a 1947 graduate of Xenia High School. She worked at Brown Shoe Factory for 25 years and later in Dietary at Clay County Hospital for over 10 years. Nancy became a member of Xenia Christian Church in the early 50’s and served as the church secretary-treasurer for over 40 years. She was a member of the Xenia Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and was involved in quilting groups that donated the items made to the Fire Department. Nancy enjoyed following St. Louis Cardinal Baseball over the years, tending to her flowers, and cooking and feeding others. She often babysat and took pleasure and pride in her family, remembering them on the holidays with candy and treats.
She is survived by her husband: Frank King of Xenia; 2 sons: Nick (Joyce) King of Kell and Doug King of Xenia; 3 grandchildren: Chad (Susan) King of Flora, and Jonni King (Jeremiah) Kaiser and Nate King both of Xenia; 1 great-grandson: Vince (Danielle) King of Xenia; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 5 brothers: Maynard, Bernard, Lawrence, Clem, and Gene Greenwood.
A funeral service for Nancy King will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Xenia Christian Church. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, and from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorial donations in Nancy’s memory may be given to Xenia Christian Church and will be accepted through the funeral home.
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We are praying for Frank and all of your family. We will always remember Nancy as a gentle lovely lady.
Prayers for you and family. "GOD BLESS"
Nancy was a earthly Angel & her presents will Grace Heaven. Prayers for the family, Nancy & Frank were super great people & Christians.
So sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She is/was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. Sending you all hugs and keeping you in my thoughts.
Aunt Mae will always hold a special place in all our hearts. She put up with some ornery brothers, one of which was my grandfather Lawrence. I know the reunion when she went to her reward was a raucous one! Hugs and prayers for the family. Love you, Sheila
Our sympathy and prayers to Frank and all the family. Nancy always had a smile for everyone, willing to extend her hand to help others , friend to many her presents will be missed.
I worked with Nancy at CCH. She was always there to lend a helping hand and a kind word. Sincere condolences to the family.
aunt nancy, love and you be missed dearly in my heart.
To all of Nancy's family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Nancy was a very nice and kind lady, and I am glad that that I had the pleasure of knowing her. I worked at CCH when Nancy did. She always had a smile for everyone. Prayers during this difficult time. RIP, Nancy.
Thinking of your family in prayer.
Frank &Family , Our Prayers go out to you all at this time of sorrow , May God give you the peace & strength as you go this time of sorrow.
May she rest in piece. She will be missed. She was a peaceful person who always made me feel welcome in her home. I love you Aunt Mae.
Aunt Mae was a sweet, pretty lady with a heart of gold. I also knew her to be a spiritual person and I believe she's in a much better place right now resting in the peace of her Heavenly Father.
So sorry for your loss!
Sorry to hear of your loss prayers for the family
Thinking if you during this time.
Our sincere sympathies to the King family for their loss of a kind and caring woman.
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
We are so sorry for your loss. Nancy will be greatly missed. She was such a joy to be around. Mau God give you rest and peace.
Frank & family, We are so sorry for your loss! Nancy was such a blessing to our little town of Xenia. We enjoyed her very much.. Prayers & hugs to you all..
Thoughts and prayers to you all. She'll be sadly missed. She was such a sweet lady. Hugs to you all.
Deepest sympathy.
Nick, I am so sorry for your loss.
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