Patsy Anne King

Patricia (Pat) King, a beloved resident of Charleston, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose warm spirit and kindness touched the lives of countless people.
Born in Calhoun, Tennessee, on June 23, 1943, Pat was known for her unwavering dedication to her family and community. She grew up in Calhoun, where she also played basketball and graduated from Calhoun High School. She will be remembered for the many home cooked meals she served while working as a cafeteria worker at Charleston School and King’s Deli and Convenience Store, of which she owned for 18 years. She spent her life nurturing and supporting those around her, always with a smile, funny joke, and helping hand. Her generosity and compassion were felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, George King; father and mother, Lester and Marie Shamblin, her brother, Bill (Kay) Shamblin, as well as her sisters Mary Lee Shamblin, and Alice (Jim) Maddox. She is survived by her brothers Jim (Alice) Shamblin and Wes (Polly) Shamblin; her children, George Stanley King, Jr., Alicia Smyth, Barry King and Richie King (Brandi); her grandchildren, Danielle Stubbs (Cody), Noelle (Jared) Kaiser, Jill Carter, Kyle (Jenna) Carter, Justin Rowland (Suzanna), Camden King, Kelsey King, Jacob King and Rivers King; great-grandchildren, Bryson Kaiser, Gracelynn Kaiser, Ace Carter and King Carter, who will forever carry her memory in their hearts.
A celebration of life will be held at Poole Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cleveland on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held there on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Calhoun Community Cemetery with pallbearers, Eric Morris, Timmy Goins, Jim Helms, Jacob King, Kyle Carter, and Justin Rowland.
Pat’s legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.