Henrietta Parrish King, age 95, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012 surrounded by her daughters. Born in Franklin County on February 10, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. Parrish and Betty P. Parrish. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George O. King; grandson, George Edwards Quinn; four sisters and 2 brothers.
Her favorite pass time was working in her flower and vegetable gardens and spending time with family and friends. She was a charter member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. She was a member of the Nash Home Demonstration Club and Womens Missionary Society.
She leaves behind her three daughters, Joyce K. Ray of Rocky Mount; Linda K. Leimone (Louis) of Valentines VA and Emily King (Dink) of Rocky Mount; sisters, Sally P. Matthews of Washington NC, Barbara P. Dreher of Bridgeport CT, and Ann P. Rose of Burlington NC; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service to remember Henrietta will be held at 11:00am Monday, April 02, 2012 at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. David Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery with visitation with the family after the committal service.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Philadelphia Baptist Church, 6701 Taylor Store Road, Nashville NC 27856.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
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Monday 4/2, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
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Monday 4/2, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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Emily, I send my deepest sympathy in the passing of your mom. I saw her name and remembered 8th grade at Nashville when we first met. I am sure she will be missed and you have the hope that you will see her again. My mom passed away one year ago on March 10. May God bless you and your family and sustain you at this time. Your friend Joyce Winstead Waters
Death is our final walk in our last miles of life. The pain that our loved ones feels is very hard for the heart to bear. Jehovah is near to those who are broken hearted, & crushed in spirit. (Ps.3418) Jesus gave way to tears over the death of his friend Lazarous. (John 1135) God shows his great love for us throu the ramson sacifice of his beloved son, Jesus Christ. (John 316) What a wonderful gift, the hope of seening our loved ones again.
Ms. Emily and Bryan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and the King family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you always, Jennifer Taylor Wells