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Makayla King Obituary

Makayla Lee King, infant daughter of Christina Lee Baker and Tony Lee King, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2009. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Kelsey and Kaitlyn Baker, and Tori King; a brother, Tony Lee King Jr.; grandparents, Leeann and Richard Boone, Bobbie Jean Evans, Randall Williams, and Donald King; greatgrandparents, Katie, Beaver, Frank and Lois King; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Friends and family are invited to assemble at the funeral home for a procession to the cemetery. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 28, 2009.

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Kackie

October 24, 2022

13 years ago tomorrow you went to heaven. I will say you in some good company. One day we will all get to meet, until then fly high angel

Lee Ann (Grandma) Boone

October 30, 2009

There are no words to express how much I LOVE and MISS you my precious Makayla. I'm so glad I was able to hold you even if only for a short while.

Bobbie Evans

October 29, 2009

My sweet darling tiny little angle. Makayla you had a way to even touch the lives of the living, I know thats why our Heavenly Father sent you and took you back home with him, You will always be Loved and miss

Jane Allen

October 29, 2009

Today we as a family help Christi and Tony do one of the hardest things to do. We're all here for you in this dark time!!!!
I'm glad I got to spend that time with you and her and got to hold her at least once. She's the most beautiful angel there could be!! I love you!!

Katie Beaver

October 28, 2009

My precious granddaughter, I will never be able to hug you and kiss you and spoil you but I will always love you and miss you.

October 28, 2009

Tony I am praying for you guys and I love you,Know that she is with Jesus.

Aunt Peggy and Andy
Princeton, WV

Kackie Allen

October 28, 2009

Little Makayla, precious angel. You will always be a part of our family and will always be in our hearts.

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