Jeanne King

Jeanne King

Jeanne King Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2010.
Jeanne Delvaux King BRISTOL, Va. Jeanne Delvaux King, age 90, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at NHC of Bristol. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Blue Stocking Club (sustaining member); Junior League of Bristol formerly Border Guild; Parrish Study Club; 1931 History Club; Bristol Historical Association and a Candy Striper. She enjoyed playing bridge and mahjong. She was a graduate of Transylvania College in Lexington, Ky., and Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Annie Eliza Delvaux; her husband, M. Frazier King in 2008; sisters-in-law, Jean Delvaux, Lois King Tilley; brother-in-law, James G. Tilley Jr.; and grand-nephew, Keith Tilley. Survivors include two sons, M. Frazier King Jr. of Houston, Texas and Thomas King of Bristol Virginia; brother, Thomas Delvaux Jr.; nieces, Mimi Tilley, Martha Williams and husband, Bart and Suzanne Rhinehardt and husband, Eric; nephews, James G. Tilley III and wife, Maureen, King Tilley and wife Louise, Thomas Delvaux III and wife, Sally, William Delvaux and wife, Heidi and John Delvaux and wife Becky; grand-nephews, James G. Tilley IV and wife, Melissa, Beau Tilley and wife, LaToya, Justin and J.R. Allen and Thomas Delvaux; grand-nieces, Lisa Hinkle and husband, James , Karen Albertson and husband, Phil, Rachael and Abegal Delvaux, Elizabeth Delvaux, India, Larkin and Chloe Rhinehardt and Baird, Kate, Jeannie and Maddie Williams; two great-grand-nephews, Jeremy and Van Albertson and one great-grand-niece, Devin Albertson. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, in First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to a charity of one's choice. Email condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected] Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. King.

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April 26, 2010

Dear Frazier,

I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was such a lovely lady and so active in the community. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Ann Hurt Millican
Mechanicsville, VA

April 26, 2010

Dear Frazier,
So sorry for your loss.You will be in my thoughts and prayers. If I can be of any help please let me know.

Carter Miles

Peggy Martin

April 26, 2010

Dear Mr King; I an a c n a at n h c your mother was one of my favorite ladies, she will be miss by all of us.My prayers are with you and your family. peggy

April 25, 2010

Dear King Family:
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Mother. She was a very good room mate to Nancy Davis, My sister, while at the NHC. We will miss her greatly. She always smiled and spoke so kindly when we entered the room. You are in our Prayers always. Jack and Alma Clark and Nancy Davis

April 23, 2010

Dear Frazier,
Richard and I are so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. She was one of our favorite ladies and we will sadly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Tom.
Peggy and Richard Horner

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