Mildred King

Mildred L. King, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7:35 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Mildred was born September 1, 1927 in Creal Springs the daughter of Oscar and Fredith (Parks) Henson. She married LaVern King on June 8, 1945 in Marion and together they shared over 54 years of marriage until his death on April 12, 2000. She was a homemaker. Mildred was a member of Marions First Church of God and she was a former member of the Eastern Star. Mildred loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include; Son Larry King and wife Sheri of Marion Daughter Kay High and husband Ron of Marion Three grandchildren; Jason King and wife Wendy of Sacramento, California Hillary Renda and husband Jose of Marion Brittany Moseman and husband James of Marion Eight great grandchildren; Gabriel Renda, Isabella Renda, Isaac Moseman, Ian Moseman, Hannah Dawes, Allison King, Will King, and Luke King Four sisters; Betty Maddox of Marion Virginia Grinnell and husband Jack of Marion Elaine Thrasher and husband Gene of St. James, Missouri Earlene Rench of Nashville, Illinois Brother Jack Wilkins of Reno, Nevada Several nieces and nephews Two brother-in-laws; Arlie King and wife Eloise of Marion J.B. King and wife Mary of Marion Two sister-in-laws; Shirley Odum of Marion Madelyn King of Marion Preceded by her Parents, Husband, Grandson Brad Dawes, Sister Rosie Wilkins, Brother Raymond Wilkins, Four brother-in-laws Lee Maddox, Leon King, Ray Atnip, Tom Rench, Three sister-in-laws Wanda Mae Atnip, Iretta Wilkins and Joan Wilkins. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Tibbs and Rick Parks officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Clearlake Township, Springfield, Illinois. For those who prefer memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.