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Obituary for KING


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday May 04, 2005

Faye N. King, 99, a resident of Edgewood, NM died Sunday, May 1, 2005. She is survived by her son, Joe King and wife, Barbara, of Edgewood; one granddaughter, Linda King; and numerous nephews and friends. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Dora Elizabeth Northam; husband, Reuben King; sons, William Jackson King and James Raymond King; and eight brothers and sisters. She was born in Oklahoma and moved to New Mexico in 1921. She met Reuben King not long after arriving and they were married in the early 20s. Faye kept busy raising her two sons until Joe was born in 1943 and then she really got busy. In 1942 Reuben built the house that Faye lived in up until her death. Faye served as the Postmistress at Edgewood for 23 years until retiring at the age of 70. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother and friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Friday, May 6, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Blvd. Burial will follow at Mountain Valley Cemetery in Barton, NM. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500