Mary Beth King

Mary Beth King obituary, Hastings, MI

Mary Beth King

Mary King Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Girrbach Funeral Home, Inc. - Hastings on Oct. 24, 2024.

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Mary Beth (Merrill) King passed away after a prolonged battle with COVID Dementia on October 22, 2024 at age 80. Mary was born on September 13, 1944 to Stephen Henry and Mildred Arzealea (Litherland) Merrill in Fort Wayne Indiana. She was an only child and adored by her parents. Mary left Fort Wayne in the summer of 1973 with her five children: Tyrone, Tyra, Toby, Terry, and Letetia to relocate to Grand Rapids Michigan.
During her life, Mary enjoyed socializing, reading books, crocheting, and helping those in need... be they human or animal. Mary loved all things and raised her family to believe that all people should be loved and respected regardless of their station in life. She was proceeded in death by her late husband of more than 30 years, Ronald King, who also lost his life to COVID related complications. She leaves behind five children, eleven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Mary is loved and missed.
Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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