Marilyn Gallagher King

Marilyn Gallagher King was born on Feb. 17, 1928, to Earl and Edith Gallagher in Butler, Pa., and died on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at the age of 78.

She was united in marriage on Nov. 23, 1946, to James W. King in Detroit, Mich. They had three children - Sharon, Kim and Jim.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior on March 30, 1952, and was a faithful and loving servant her entire life. Her presence and encouraging words and smile will be greatly missed. She was an active member of Hitt's Chapel General Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edith Gallagher; one sister, Shirley Reynolds; and one daughter, Sharon King Wright.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James W. King of Piggott; one daughter, Kim Maclin and husband, Darrel, of Sikeson; one son, Jim King and wife, Rhonda, of Marion; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Colleen Kellstrom of Tavares, Fla.; and many other relatives and close Christian friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (today), May 24, 2006, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel in Piggott, with her son, Rev. Jim King, officiating. Rev. Charles Richardson and Rev. Shawn Parker will assist him. Burial will follow in the Piggott Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler and Trey Brooks, Justin and Seth King, Brian Wright and Scott Harrell.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.