Nelda Ray Cantey King, 82, of Lake City, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 17, 2014. She was born on February 4, 1932 in Normangee, Texas to the late Herman Olen and Janie "McComack" Cantey. Nelda was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church and a member of Ruth Sunday School Class. She also volunteered at the Christian Service Center for 44 years and was a Past President of the Board of Directors.
She was the loving wife of Jack L. King for 64 years and a devoted mother to Phyllis Allen (Ed) of Jacksonville, FL and Ronald King (Tammy) of Lake City, FL; loving grandmother to Matthew Allen & Patrick Allen both of Jacksonville, FL and Nina King of Lake City, FL; two sisters, Tommie F. Bright of Highlands, TX and Doris E. Samford of Tenaha, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
All friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Her Life, at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at First United Methodist Church of Lake City. The family will have private graveside services in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers please make a remembrance to the
First United Methodist Church of Lake City, 973 South Marion Ave., Lake City, FL 32025 or to the Christian Service Center, P.O. Box 2285, Lake City, FL 32056.
GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South US Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025. (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of love & comfort fro the family online at, www.gatewayforestlawn.com