Mary Virginia King

Mary Virginia King, 90, of Kingsport passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at her residence. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Mary was an active lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport. She always had a sunny disposition on life. Mary was a wonderful cook.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ann Lela and Samuel Barger, Sr.; husband, David L. King, Sr.; son, David L. King, Jr.; and brother, Samuel Barger, Jr.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph A. King and Brenda Blankenship of Collierville, TN, Thomas W. King and wife, Tamera of Kingsport, TN; granddaughters, Alicia King Andrews and husband, James Andrews III of Cookeville, Heather King Valdez and husband, Joel Valdez of Cordova, TN; grandsons, James King and wife, Jennifer of Johnson City, TN, Jason King and wife, Ashley of Valdosta, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Marvin Cameron officiating. Graveside services will follow the service at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Remington House and Wellington Place.