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Gloria Jean King

Gloria King Obituary

KING Gloria Jean King, born May 8, 1945, in London, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was predeceased by her parents Nonnie B. Cooper and James Hoosier, step-father James Cooper, one infant sister Linda Cooper, and best friend Margaret Jackson. She was a member of Bethel Pentecostal Church before attending World Harvest Church, and worked for 28 years for Franklin County Jobs and Family Services. Gloria was involved with prison ministries and loved sharing the good news with everyone she met. She often said her greatest accomplishment in life was being a mother/grandmother, and she was right. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 43 years, Kerll L. King; son, James E. King; daughters, Rhonda R. Cooper and Carol L. King; step-son, James L. (Toni) Williams; and step-daughter, Terri E. Waters; three brothers, Walter J. (Imogene) Cooper, Cecil L. Cooper, Roger A. Cooper; one sister, Brenda M. Cooper; 15 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. She also leaves to mourn, her lifelong friend, Joy Lamprecht, and many other friends she made over the years of her life. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2007, in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Elder Herschel Byrd, officiating. The family will receive friends at the mortuary, 1 p.m. until the start of funeral service. Interment to follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gloria King

16 Entries

Kurt Lamprecht

May 8, 2007

Dearest Glo how I miss you. You were and will forever be a second mom to me. It just doesn't seem possible to grasp the idea that you are gone. It is so strange to believe that you can really feel "family" even if you are not directly related. I will forever miss everything about you that made you "Glo" to me. I will miss your wisdom, your attitude, your kidness, your laughter all of the things that made you better than all of us. I hope you are free from pain and suffering, you truly deserve it. Above all I hope now you are smiling because you know how much you truly meant to all of us. Words can never touch how big of an impact you were to me. I miss you with all of that I have to miss. I feel empty without you here but full with all that you gave to me in memories. 62 years, 744 months, 22,630 days, 543,120 hours 32,587,200 mins, 1,955,232,000 seconds and it still was not enough. Not even close. I am so thankful for knowing you, I will carry your influence with me until I see you again. I love you Glo

James King

April 18, 2007

Dear Mommy,

Words cannot explain the emptiness that fills my heart. You have always been and will always be my hero. You've been a good friend to many, an excellent wife, but most of all, you've been a TRUE mother. I will miss you until the very end, but I know the Lord needed someone to run his kitchen and you fit the bill. :) I'm hurting bad, but I know that you have the Ultimate Victory. To God Be The Glory! ! I love you mommy.

Love James

Eric Lamprecht

April 16, 2007

James,Carol,Rhonda,and Bud,
There are no words that i can write that will comfort you on the loss of your mom and wife.My life was so much richer and fuller having known her.She will always live in my heart and mind quite simply put Gloria was awesome!!!!!if you need anything at all at anytime please just call!!!!!

Lori Lamprecht

April 15, 2007

Bud, Rhonda, James, and Carol,
How sorry I was to hear that Gloria passed away. I cannot think of her without a smile on my face. I don't know how she put up with us all these years. God touched me in a very special way putting Gloria in my life and I thank Him for that everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am sorry I wasn't able to be there for the services. My heart was there!

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Eunice Bond

April 14, 2007

To the King and Cooper Families,

James, Carol and Rhonda my heart and love goes out to you in this time of loss of your beloved mother. Mrs. King was a Christian woman who ministered to me on several occassions. I know this is one of the most trying times of your lives right now, but please know that God will carry you through. May God bless you and we will keep you in our prayers. We love you all.

The Bond Family

Dixie Fahner

April 13, 2007

Rhonda I am so sorry that I cannot attend your mothers funeral. I am so sorry for your loss and my sympathies to you and your family. Fond memories will carry you through this journey.

Rhonda Daniels

April 13, 2007

Ms. Glo is an Angel that God finally said for her to come on home. I had a pleasure to be able to work with Ms. Glo at Job and Family and she taught me how to bake a fabulous cake! She is now in heaven with my own father. Know that she will definately be missed and in our hearts. I pray for strength and peace for the King family.

Rhonda Cooper

April 13, 2007

Goodbye mom for now cause there is great comfort in knowing that we will see each other again. Tell Granny hi for us and we will be looking foward to the day we can all walk around heaven together.

William & Faye McCarrel

April 12, 2007

To The King and Cooper Family
Glo is away, but every day a bit of her is found. Wherever there is joy and love and gentle strength abounds. Whererver there is courge, a word sincere and kind. Glo smiles again with all of us and brings fond thoughts to mind. So, please believe in these small things as constantly as prayer. For somehow those we cherish in love are always there. Because we love, Glo she will always be close in our hearts. Our loving thoughts are with you all in this time of need.
Love ya all Bill & Faye and Family

WARRENETTA KELLY-CURTIS

April 12, 2007

MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
MRS.KING WAS A GOOD CHRISTIAN WOMAN I HAD THE PLEASURE IN WORKING WITH HER AT THE COUNTY.SHE WAS A REAL JEWEL SHE WILL BE MISSED.HAVE PEACE IN KNOWING SHE IS IN HEAVEN WITH HER GOOD FRIEND MARGARET BOTH ARE WALKIN AROUND HEAVEN ALL DAY...

Nancy Kelley

April 12, 2007

To the King/Cooper Family - Deepest Sympathy to all of you. Ronda, I am so sorry that I cannot attend, but please know that my heart goes out to you and your family. May all the wonderful memories of your mother stay with you to comfort you and your family.

Charles & Vanessa Gwinn White

April 12, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Carol King

April 11, 2007

to my mom, my friend ,my rock,my all.I will miss u and not a day will past that I do not think of you.I love you ,I love you,I love you.I promise I will make you as proud of me as I'm of you.I hope to be half the woman that you are one day.

ROLAND AND JANET TYLER

April 11, 2007

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE KING AND COOPER FAMILY AND TO EXPRESS OUR LOVE.. MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED.

LOVE
ROLAND AND JANET TYLER
AND FAMILY

ROLAND AND JANET TYLER

April 11, 2007

MY BELOVED KING/COOPER FAMILY, I KNOW AT SUCH A TIME AS THIS, THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT CAN TRUELY FILL THE PAIN OF THE LOSS OF OUR LOVE ONE GLO. SO FROM DEEP WITHIN ME I PRAY THAT "GOD WILL HOLD YOU NEAR AND THAT ONLY HE CAN WASH AWAY THE TEARS... AND TO BE A CHRISTIAN IS TO KNOW TO BE ABSENT FROM THIS BODY MEANS THAT WE ARE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.... OUR PRAYER ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS

WITH ALL OUR LOVE

sally hensley

April 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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