Jerri C. King

September 8, 1938 - September 30, 2013
Jerri C. King

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Jerri C. King, 75, of Wolfpen in Hendersonville went to be with the Lord Monday, September 30, 2013 at her home after an extended illness.

Born in Sanford, she was the daughter of the late Jack Clark and Mattie Clark Humphries. She was also preceded in death by her twin brother, Jack Adams Clark and her step-father, Ferris Humphries.

Jerri graduated from Sanford Central High School and the Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for Wake and Brunswick County Health Departments, retiring in 2002. Jerri was a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority in Raleigh and a member of the Red Hat Society, Turtle Watch Society, and Toastmasters of Brunswick County. Before moving to Hendersonville eight years ago, Jerri was an active member of the Oceanview United Methodist Church and their Stephenís Ministry as well as the Emmaus Community of Brunswick County. She was a current member of Balfour United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

Jerri enjoyed reading, traveling, sewing, and making crafts and jewelry. She especially loved the North Carolina coast.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, H.L. ìRockî King of Wolfpen; daughter, Teresa L. King of Hendersonville and her children, Lauren Repass Garren and Katie Repass; son, Richard F. King and wife, Jeanette E. King, USAF, and their daughter, Jessica, all of Ridgeville, SC, and son, Jonathon of Oregon; sister-in-law, Helen Clark of Gloucester, VA and her children, Celeste Lawton and family and Jennifer Baucom and family; and many members of Jerriís extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm, Thursday at the Balfour United Methodist Church. The Reverends Deb Patterson and Fred Roberts will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:30 pm prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791, or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.


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  • October 01, 2013
    Eric Walker says:
    Dear Rock Teresa and Richard, I'm very sorry for your loss and I will definitely pray for you guys during this rough time. Jerri was an incredible part of our church family and we will all miss her so very much. Sincerely, Eric

  • October 01, 2013
    jo ann huff bane says:
    so sorry to hear about Jerri. Please accept my love and condolences--I know she will be missed by your family. I will remember the good times we shared years ago. JoAnn Huff Bane