Emmie J. "Jean" King

Emmie Jean King entered eternal rest on April 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 2, 1958, in Newark, NJ, Emmie was the cherished daughter of Mamie Woodard and Johnnie Wicks. She is the second eldest of 8 children and spent her last years living in Bloomfield and East Orange, NJ.
Emmie attended Newark Public Schools and graduated from Barringer High School. After working a brief time at Peeler's factory in Bloomfield, she furthered her education by obtaining an associate degree in social work from Essex County College. Emmie dedicated over 31 years of her life to serving her community through her work at Essex County Welfare (now known as Division of Family Assistance and Benefits) before retiring in February 2014.
Outside of her professional life, Emmie had a passion for music, with The Whispers being her favorite group. She faced life's challenges with bravery and grace, especially during her battle with cancer. Throughout her illness, she remained selfless and always put others before herself.
Emmie will be remembered for her unwavering love, kindness, and generosity. She had a heart of gold and was always there to offer support and encouragement to those in need. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Emmie was preceded in death by her parents, Mamie Woodard and Johnnie Hicks, her god parents, Ben and Ruth Martin, her grandmother, Piccola Huff, her longtime fiancé, Milios Lormilus, her daughter, Latoya King, her granddaughter, Ashante King, and her aunt, Patrica Fleming.
Emmie leaves to cherish her memories her children, Eric King and Millissa Lormilus-King; her step-son, Banock Lormilus; her grandchildren, Serenity King, Destiny King, Kazir Stokes, Alfahkir and Samir Gary, Crave Lormilus, Daicha Lormilus, Balakov Lormilus, and Stuart Lormilus; her god children, Ricshar Benjamin, Zendaya Foye, Nyjayah Brown; her siblings, Johnnie King, Evonne Noel, Denise Benjamin, Annette King, Shareefa Muhammad, Alica and Willie Woodard; her god siblings, Gail and Venner Willis; her nieces, Shantell King, Ayesha Noel-Smith, Sheena Noel, and Latisha Blackwell; her nephews, Cashmere King, Isiah King, Anthony King, Kareem and John Blackwell; her aunt, Sarah Fleming; her close cousin, Ann Norman, and a host of additional cousins, great nieces, great nephews, family and loved ones.