Audrey I. King

Audrey I. King Battle Creek Audrey I. King, 87, went to be with the Lord at The Oaks (Legacy) at NorthPointe Woods on Friday, December 3, 2010. She was born September 1, 1923 in Altoona, Alabama to Charles and Deanna (Thompson) Murphree. Audrey grew up in Altoona, where she attended high school. She was employed in the Packing Room at the Kellogg Company for 27 years, until being disabled in 1978. Audrey was married to Carl Bailey in 1944. She was preceded in death by Carl, her first husband, on January 1, 1963; and by her son, David Bailey, daughter Pam Connell, and her grandson, Michael Connell. She was married to William G. King on September 14, 1968. Surviving are her husband William; three daughters, Carlene (Richard) Wofford of Battle Creek, Sandra Skinner of Tampa, Florida, and Billie Jo Waltz of Augusta; 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 8 great great-grandchildren. Audrey was a pervious member of Meals on Wheels and the Kellogg 25 Year Club. She enjoyed camping in her travel trailers at the Tri-Lakes Campground, among others. She also liked gardening, riding her lawn mower, and the holidays. She loved the sunshine and traveling to Ft. Myers, Florida. But most of all, Audrey loved spending time with her family. At the request of the family, friends may call after 2:00p.m. Tuesday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Services to celebrate Audrey's life will be held at the funeral home 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.