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- Ellen King, 77, of Flora 3:43 AM at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.
Mrs. King was born on July 4, 1931 in Flora to William & Edith (Chambliss) Devore. She married Roy Junior King on April 19, 1947. He preceded her in death on March 21, 1983.
Ellen was a member of Oak Street Southern Baptist Church. She was employed as an aide at Clay County Hospital for 15 years and had an in-home daycare for 16 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, playing rummy, going to Hawaii, was a huge Mel Tillis fan, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Judy (David) Bryden, Linda (Bud) Martin, Debra (Carson) Casell, Pam (Jim Duff) King, and Steven (Susan Signall). Grandchildren surviving are Jennifer (Bryden) & Tom Shermer; Holli (Hilliard) and Adam Schremser; Meredith (Bryden) and Matt Music; Ryan (Amanda) Martin; Mason Duff; and Taylor King. Great-grandchildren surviving are Alex & Ella Schremser and Nicklaus Martin. Other survivors include one sister: Clara Willis; special friends: Russell Hilliard, Kay Coble, Lillian Griffith, Kena Krutsinger, along with several nieces and nephews.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, twin sister Evelyn Schnepper, sister Geneva Leathers, brothers: Harold (Ruby) Devore, Robert (Velma) Devore, Glenn Devore, Earl (Ann) Devore, and Paul Devore; parents-in-law: Roy and Della (Carrell) King.
In keeping with Mrs. King's wishes, cremation was accorded.
Graveside Services were held at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora.
Memorials were made to the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary.
Frank & Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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1931 - 2009 (77 years)
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