Daphne Andrew King

Daphne Andrew King, 89, of Bonlee School Road, Bear Creek died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. King was born in Chatham County on March 9, 1923 the daughter of Annie Andrew. She was an active member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church serving in various positions through the years including Sunday School teacher of the Ladies Class, director of VBS and WMU, a member of the choir and the Sandy Creek Baptist Association. She served as a poll worker and election judge in the Bonlee precinct. During her working career she spent time working with Fleet Baldwin, Jack Moody, Earl Fitts and was the owner/ operator of Daphne King Income Tax Service. Daphne was preceded in death by husband, Hugh King; mother, Annie Andrew; son, Ronald H. King; grandchildren, Jill T. King, Michael and Anthony Barbaza, Jason Teleki and daughter-in-law, Gail J. King. She is survived by daughters, Jane K. Teleki, Brenda K. Nall and Johnnie, Annie K. King-Gaines and John, Alice L. King and David Miller, Rose M. King and sons, Terry A. King, Samuel L. King and Leslie, Nathan King and Theresa Woody; grandchildren Marisa Barbaza & Mike, Sean King & Liz, Charles Nall & Jo, Andrew Nall, Gavin Nall, Andrea Porter and Lloyd, Quinton King, Brandon King & Amy, Brent King, Justin King-Gaines & Lindsay, Tristan White; step-grandchildren Daniel Rhodes and Annie Rhodes; great-grandchildren, Zachary Nall, Sarah Nall Austin and Dustin, Oscar Barbaza, Quinn Barbaza, Carter King, Colby King; great-great grandchild, Camdon Austin; daughter-in-law, Diane King; special friends Elmer Teleki, Kent Godwin, Blanton Bracey & Manley Jones. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 PM at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 17721 NC Hwy 902, Bear Creek, NC. The funeral will be Friday, September 28, 2012 at 2:00 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hickory Grove Baptist Church Missions, c/o Bronna Cockman, 17721 NC Hwy 902, Bear Creek, NC 27207. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.