Mrs. Dorothy W. King

Mrs. Dorothy Nell Williams King, departed to be with her MAKER and her Husband on April 9, 2015. Dorothy was born July 23, 1920, in Voca, Texas, the daughter of W. Bert Williams and Ada Fleming Williams. She is preceded in death by her husband Karl Kelly King; both her parents; her sisters, Lucille Derr Gentry and husbands, Jewelle Branch and husband Riley, and her brothers Dorman and Douglas Williams; her niece Verlis Tucker; and grandson Dennis London. Dorothy is survived by her children, William (Bill) C. King and wife Delsie, Jack D. King, Charles Bruce King and wife Denise, and Celia King Robinson; grandchildren, Karla King and husband, Doug King and wife, David London, Allen King and wife Geanie, Robin Whitlock, Barbara Whitlock Barnes and husband Ron, Dorinda Whitlock Cullum and husband David, Keli King Sotelo and husband Jan, Tiffany Cox and husband Lonny, Tanya Kidd and husband David; and 21 great grandchildren; and 12 great great grandchildren.

Dorothy went to Voca Schools thru the 10th grade, and then attended Beauty School in San Angelo, Texas, where she began a career in Cosmetology. Her early career was in West and South Texas, moving to Denton, Texas in the early 1940’s. She met Kelly King in Denton and they married in 1945. Because of Kelly’s involvement in the oil exploration business, they moved often and lived in many cities in Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Dorothy had countless stories about every city she experienced.

Dorothy and Kelly finally settled in the Tyler, Texas area in the late 1960's where they lived for 20+ years. In Tyler, she ran several hair salons, then transitioned into real estate and investing. In the early 1980’s, Dorothy and Kelly moved to the Northeast Tarrant County area where Dorothy sold real estate for many years.

In the North East Tarrant County area, Dorothy was involved in the St. Luke's United Methodist Church and later the Richland Hills United Methodist Church. Dorothy was involved in the Oak Crest Woman's Club for many years serving as President and in other capacities. She was involved with several Women's groups, and played Bridge regularly up until last summer. Dorothy was a strong believer in the American Way and the Constitution of the United States, she believed that the USA provided the greatest opportunity for the advancement of Men, All Men. Dorothy taught and believed, "Red and Yellow, Black and White, they are Equal in His Sight".

Dorothy’s greatest attribute was her love of her Children and her concern for their wellbeing. She was truly a caring Mother, and a constant support for her Husband and Family. A fond farewell to a Great Christian Lady, Rest in Peace, MOM.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Friends are invited for a time of visitation Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 6-8 in the evening at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Mrs. King will be laid to rest at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park following services on Monday.