Marguerite (Overton) King

Obituary

Marguerite Jane King (nee Overton) passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. She was born December 18, 1921, in Perquimans County, North Carolina to John Thomas and Annie B Overton (nee Jones). She was preceded in death by two sisters, three brothers, and a beloved daughter. A dedicated healthcare professional, Marguerite cultivated a career that spanned 40 years at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan New York City, New York. She grew up in Elizabeth City, North Carolina where she was a founding member of Holy Trinity Community Church. After graduating from P.W. Moore High School, she moved to New York where she was a member of Greater St. Luke Baptist Church. While in New York, she married Eddie King on 5/4/1951 and gave birth to daughter Carrie Mae King-Hardy. Upon retirement, she returned to Elizabeth City North Carolina and rejoined Holy Trinity Community Church, where she was a devoted member until her passing. Marguerite enjoyed word finds, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. She is survived by a brother, Wren (Rose Lee) Overton, two grand-children- Jor-El (Mia) and Llee Hardy, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Oak Grove Cemetery.