Mary Ann Bordeaux King

Mary Ann Bordeaux King, 91, died peacefully at home in Wilmington, N.C. with her family by her side on Friday, June 6, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born in Goldsboro, N.C. on March 17, 1923 to Milton and Dora Bordeaux, the youngest of eleven children, all predeceasing her. Mary Ann attended New Hanover High School where she met the love of her life, Bennie King. They were married July 13, 1941 setting up home in Wilmington. The United Advent Christian Church was the center of Mary Ann's life where she was active in various women's ministries. She completed two rigorous four year courses of scripture study with the Women's Fellowship becoming quite the biblical scholar. Mrs. King is survived by her husband of 72 years, Benjamin (Bennie) R. King, Sr., sons Robert (Bob) S. King and wife, Martha of Wilmington, and Benjamin (Bennie) R. King, Jr. and wife Beth of Roswell GA; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at The United Advent Christian Church, 4912 S. College Road, Wilmington, N.C. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 2PM with family visitation one hour before the service. Interment will follow service at Oleander Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be: J. W. Burris, Bob Griffin, Tom Dees, Buddy Millinor, Dr. Horace Moore, Alton Wood, and Ray Richardson. Active pallbearers will be: Jay Wilcox, Gene Strickland, Charles Craft, Frank LeRay, Randy Cook, and Rick Wingo. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations to The United Advent Christian Church or The Lower Cape Fear Hospice.