Carol King

King, Carol (Green), 76, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2008 at her home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Gary King; children, Christopher, Scott and Bridgette; grand-children, Ben, Jacob, Josephine, Isabel and Georgina; brother, Robert Green and many friends and relatives who love her dearly. She was predeceased by her son, Jason. She graduated from Syracuse University and was a ground-breaking speech therapist in the 1960's. She moved with her family to Florida in 1980 from NJ and is the daughter of the late William and Bertha Green of South Orange, NJ. She founded JayHaven in Oakland Park, a half-way home for adults with disabilities, and was greatly loved by all she touched. A prolific writer, artist, intellect and conversationalist, she has left a wonderful legacy for her family and friends that will keep Carol's memory alive for generations to come. There will be a memorial service on Friday, February 1st at 3:30pm at the Unity Church: 1800 NE 6th Ct, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 followed by a reception at her home. Gifts in her memory can be donated to Lustgarten for Pancreatic Cancer, info: lustgarten.org. The family wishes to thank HospiceCare of SE Florida for their loving care.