Hannah Dean King (nee Boyd)

Of Oakville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, just two days after celebrating her 90th birthday.

Born in Success, Arkansas, on August 1, 1935, Hannah was the youngest of eight children born to David and Inez Boyd. She grew up in the rural Clay County countryside, surrounded by a wide network of immediate and extended family that stretched across the Arkansas-Missouri border. A happy and spirited child, Hannah was blessed with a beautiful soprano voice that brought joy to many-sometimes a bit too much, as when, at age four, she startled the congregation of First Baptist Church of Success by launching into the Andrews Sisters' "Oh Johnny" during a Sunday service.

After graduating from Corning High School, she moved to St. Louis at her brother Del's encouragement and took a job at McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. It was there that she met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" King. The two married in 1955 and raised three children: Jeffery, Steven, and Christy. Their early life together included a few years in Torrance, California, to help her brother launch a business, before settling permanently in Florissant and, later, Oakville.

Hannah dedicated the early years of motherhood to raising her children before returning to the workforce as a daycare provider-work that allowed her to nurture and care for little ones, which she deeply loved.

A faithful follower of Jesus Christ, Hannah was a devoted member of several church communities over the years, including Florissant Valley Baptist Church, Cross Keys Baptist Church, and Hazelwood Baptist Church. She found lifelong friendships in those congregations and was a constant presence in church choirs well into her seventies.

She and Bob built a warm, welcoming home where weekend swim parties, cookouts, and card games were the rhythm of life for decades. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Rams during their time in St. Louis, and later, the Kansas City Chiefs.

More than anything, Hannah cherished her role as wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her boundless joy.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Bob King, along with their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Inez Boyd, and all seven of her siblings-Novelle, Dathel, Del, Doyn, Peggy, Perry, and Terry.

Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Wednesday August 13th from 11AM until service at Noon. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. 314 894-4500

Hannah Dean King will be remembered for her grace, her laughter, her love of music and family, and her unwavering faith.