Emma Cecelia King

Emma Dugger King passed away peacefully on March 17, 2009 at 100 years of age. Emma was born August 13, 1908 to William Wallace and Mada Hubach Dugger on a farm south of Austin and was a third generation resident of Travis County. Emma was known affectionately as "Meme" and devoted her life to her faith, family, friends and community. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Dunson Newell King Sr., her daughter in law, Wanda King, and siblings, Maggie Dugger, Will Dugger and Gus Dugger. Emma is survived by her son, Dunson Newell King Jr. of Austin; daughter, Emma Lea Mayton of Austin; grandchildren, Newell Wayne King and wife Sarah of Bedford, Erin Mayton Taylor and husband Joshua of Washington, D.C., David Glen King of Austin; great-grandson William Grant Taylor; brother, John Dugger and wife Marie of San Marcos; niece, Ruth Hansen and family; numerous other relatives and dear friends. At age 12, Emma was baptized at Shettles Memorial Methodist Church, now Hyde Park United Methodist Church, and had attended most every Sunday for the past 88 years. She attended Baker and Allan schools, graduated from Austin High School in 1927 and attended Nixon Clay College. During the Great Depression, Emma served as a secretary and stenographer in the Education Department in the State Capitol and later for the Texas Highway Department. When she married Dunson on December 21, 1935, she had to resign her position during the job shortage to allow single women the opportunity to work. After raising her family, she served as secretary at Shettles Memorial Methodist Church from 1963 to 1980. She served as president of the Ridgetop PTA and held every office in the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Shettles. A life of 100 years is one in which the true measure can never be fully realized by those who remain. The life of Emma King was remarkable not only for its longevity, but for its everlasting impact upon the lives of others. As those fortunate enough to know her will attest, Emma was a humble woman, always genuine and steadfast in her concern for and willingness to serve others. She was an excellent cook who cherished her family. Known for her energetic spirit and sharp intellect, she was still living on her own with "Sweet Kitty." She expected the best from herself and others. Hard work and generosity shaped the direction of her life. We mourn her loss, but celebrate the unique blessing of her life, secure in the faith that she now rests eternally in the loving arms of her Lord. Visitation will be at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on Friday, March 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Hyde Park United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Reverend Cheryl Broome. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Tommy Cowan, Wayne Criswell, Justin Hansen, David King, Wayne King and Joshua Taylor. Memorial contributions can be made to Hyde Park United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. She is with the angels now.