Lorene Carter King

Mrs. Lorene C. King, aged 90, passed away at home on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born on July 25, 1935, in Clay County, Georgia, to Will and Azzie Carter. After moving to Florida, she married and had nine children. Mrs. Lorene C. King represents the last of Nine (9) children born to Will and Azzie Carter. Lorene became a Christian early in life and was an active member of several churches, including Little Chapel United Methodist, Westly Chapel Methodist, and Greater Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. She valued Bible study and continued it until her health declined. Lorene, affectionately known as "Mom" by her family and friends, was born into a large family in Edison. From an early age, she demonstrated a strong commitment to her family and developed practical skills such as sewing out of necessity. She also enjoyed fishing whenever possible. Known to neighbors as "Mrs. Lorene," she became widely recognized for her exceptional culinary abilities. In addition to providing daily meals for her family, she was always generous in preparing enough food for unexpected guests. Her sweet potato pies, in particular, were especially well-regarded and appreciated by all who had the opportunity to enjoy them. Mrs. King worked as a cook at New Horizon Nursing Home for many years until she retired. She was preceded in death by two children Victor L. King and Azzie Lee King-Hill: four grandchildren; CorDarrian and CorDerica Hill, Latia T. Franklin and Gabriel Stevenson; one great grand Bobby Burley III. Siblings: Christine Carter, Evelyn Lowe, Grace Goodman, Thelma Collins (Herman), Willie Carter Jr, Emmanuel (Moses) Carter, Albert Carter, (Deacon) Pertie Charles Carter. She leaves to cherish: Delonia Hicks (Michael) Tampa Fl, Gwen Nixon (Orange- deceased), Jacqueline Franklin (Albert-deceased), Mazella Tomlin (Edward-deceased), Albertha King, Raymond King III (Carolyn), John S. Nobles (Valerie); all of Ocala Fl. Bonus Children: 10 of which two are deceased. Grandchildren: Aundree Stevenson (Yolanda) Rashad Hicks (Wanda), Tampa Fl., Maureen "Vette" Anderson (Tony), Tarsha Oats, Orange Nixon III., Albert Franklin Jr., Rometha Gilmore (Rev. Jamie Gilmore), Kantrell Burley, Bobby Burley Jr., Shuntae Griffin San Antonia Tx., Latoya Copper, Pauteka Scrivens, Erika (Chris Virginia), Santana King (Gainesville Fl), Shantrell King (Gainesville Fl), CorDarrell, CorDonna Hill (Houston Tx.), Chantell (Alabama), Jonvante, John Jr.(North Carolina), Johnathan Nobles, Gerald Bell, Harmony Suggs, Wisdom Sanders and a host of Grands /Great-Great Grands; Nieces and Nephews and friends. Public Visitation will be held on Friday August 15, 2025, at 12:00pm until 6:00pm at Summers Funeral Home 2238 NW 10th Street, Ocala 34475. Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 3:00pm at Greater Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, 515 NW 6th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34475. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lorene Carter King, please visit our floral store.