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Nov. 29, 2025

2:00 p.m.

Emmaus Hall

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Emily King Obituary

Emily Dougherty King, 41, died November 15th, 2025. She is survived by her husband William King, IV; father David Dougherty; siblings Elizabeth Shayne (Matthew) Sorrow, Ashley (Scott) Musson, and Adam (Haley) Dougherty; and seven nieces and nephews, Anna Claire, David, Jack, Kai, Grace, Elizabeth, Cate. She was preceded in death by her mother Cynthia Dougherty.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 30th at 3 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. The family will receive friends in Emmaus Hall at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mary Balfour Dunlap will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in thanksgiving for Emily's life to the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Published by The Index-Journal on Nov. 25, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Emily King

Nov

29

Visitation

2:00 p.m.

Emmaus Hall

PA

Nov

30

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

PA

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Marianne reynolds

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She was one of my daughter's first friends starting in K5. Spent many nights with us. Had a nickname she called me "shmozie" I don't know where that came from. Amazing journey watching these girls grow up.

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