Margaret C. King

Margaret C. King
of Endicott
Margaret C. King, 99, a 57 year former resident of Endwell, passed away at her home in Endicott on Saturday, September 13, 2008. She was born at Academy Corners, Pa., the eldest daughter of W.C. and Ethel Croft. She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers and three sisters; her husband, Kenneth King; and stepson, Randy King. She is survived by her youngest sister, Phyllis Baker, Osceola, Pa.; a daughter and son-in-law, Louisa M. and Bernard Ivan, Endicott; son and daughter-in-law, Delos (Stub) and Carolyn McConnell, Lancaster, Va.; stepsons and their wives, Ken and Marilyn King, Midwest City, Okla., Gary King, Endicott, Kevin King, Whitney Point, N.Y.; daughter-in-law, Nancy King, Apalachin; and special friend, Cindy King, Albuquerque, N.M.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Margaret graduated from Clearfield School of Nursing in Pa. in 1931. She worked as a hospital nurse in several places. She retired from Ideal Hospital, Endicott, where she was head nurse in the nursery for 34 years. Margaret was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Endicott. She was a volunteer at her church and was a local Girl Scout Leader for many years, as well as being a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Margaret was an avid reader, bridge player and seamstress.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Endicott. Rev. Susanna DesMarais, Rector, will officiate. Entombment will be in Riverhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main St., Endicott, on Tuesday from 10 - 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Margaret's memory may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Jefferson Ave., Endicott, N.Y. 13760; or to C.H.O.W., 3 Otsiningo St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13903.