Mrs. Elizabeth Sue King of Campbellsville left this world for her eternal home on Tuesday, February 15, 2017. Born on February 23, 1945 to the late William Dewey and Ina Emiline (Kilby) Whited, she was 71 years, 11 months, and 23 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith. Mrs. King retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant after 36 years of service, and as a CNA from Taylor County Hospital. A generous woman with a tender heart, she often shared her talents as a pianist with several area churches.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

   Four children: Anna Gabehart and husband Pete of Knifley, Ricky King of Knifley, David King of Elk Horn, and Rebecca Beard and husband Robert of Knifley,

   Eleven grandchildren,

   Numerous foster grandchildren,

   Several great-grandchildren,

   And a host of extended family and friends.

   She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wendell King in 2007, and four siblings, James Whited and Samuel Whited in infancy, and Annie Mae Despain and Helen Rafferty.

   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. King on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Evan Tedder, Bro. Ronnie Dooley, and Bro. David Wray will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Chappel Cemetery, Highway 76, Knifley, KY 42753.

   The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 17, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

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