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Krista King Obituary

Krista Lee King. Age 46, passed away December 13, 2018. She was born on August 8, 1972 to the late Owen W. King and Mary Elizabeth King who survives. Krista enjoyed working with the children while she was a bus monitor and also with the special needs adults while she worked with the Lords Legacy Program. She attended Bethel Christian Church and loved her cats Ebony and Samson very dearly. Besides her mother she is survived by two brothers Richard and Ashley King, one sister Lisa (Stephen) Willoughby, nieces and nephews Sean Thomas Willoughby, Benjamin Owen Willoughby and Emma Elizabeth King. Krista is also survived by a special friend Ryan Griffin, her other mother Carolyn Steward and a special little boy who held a special place in her heart Emerson James Potter. Besides her father she was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Samuel Turk and Ida Lee Brown, paternal grandparents Warren and Jewel King. Funeral service will be conducted at 10 AM Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Betts & West Funeral Home with Brother Bill Bales officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-9 PM Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.bettsandwestfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Dec. 15, 2018.

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Carolyn Steward

December 12, 2019

God has given me a great friend, daughter, someone who will always be in my heart and soul. I have a great new family with ones who care for me as I care for ALL of them. May God watch over all of us.
Heaven Has a blessed Angel watching over us.

Jason Baldwin

December 23, 2018

I am very saddened to know that Krista passed. She had a big heart, a lot of love to give and I count myself lucky to have known her. Her family has my deepest sympathies.

Linda Horton

December 17, 2018

I am deeply saddened to hear of Krista's passing. My heart breaks for all of you. My deepest love and sympathy are extended to you. You are in my prayers.

December 14, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this time of sorrow..John 6:40

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