Lynne Colby George King
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Lynne Colby George King
59 died on August 26, 2006 at her home. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Elfriede and Stephen Joseph George.
Lynne grew up in South Florida before moving to Pensacola for her nursing education at Sacred Heart School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for the U.S. Army Nursing Corps and an R.N. in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Lynne earned her B.A. and Master’s degrees from the University of Arkansas. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Prairie Grove.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, John E. King, two sons Michael King, Ph.D., of Atlanta and Dr. David King, D.O., and his wife Seleste of Tulsa, four grandchildren Connor, Meiah, Colby, and Mason, her parents Elfriede and Stephen George of Los Fresnos, Texas, two brothers Raymond and Cathy George (Arlington, VA) and Stephen George Jr. (South Carolina), and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made “In Memory of Lynne” to the Ozark Guidance Center Foundation, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work, the First Presbyterian Church of Prairie Grove, or your favorite charity.
The family will receive visitors at the First Presbyterian Church of Prairie Grove from 7:00 until 9:00 PM on Monday, August 28.
A memorial service for Lynne will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 29 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
59 died on August 26, 2006 at her home. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Elfriede and Stephen Joseph George.
Lynne grew up in South Florida before moving to Pensacola for her nursing education at Sacred Heart School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for the U.S. Army Nursing Corps and an R.N. in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Lynne earned her B.A. and Master’s degrees from the University of Arkansas. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Prairie Grove.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, John E. King, two sons Michael King, Ph.D., of Atlanta and Dr. David King, D.O., and his wife Seleste of Tulsa, four grandchildren Connor, Meiah, Colby, and Mason, her parents Elfriede and Stephen George of Los Fresnos, Texas, two brothers Raymond and Cathy George (Arlington, VA) and Stephen George Jr. (South Carolina), and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made “In Memory of Lynne” to the Ozark Guidance Center Foundation, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work, the First Presbyterian Church of Prairie Grove, or your favorite charity.
The family will receive visitors at the First Presbyterian Church of Prairie Grove from 7:00 until 9:00 PM on Monday, August 28.
A memorial service for Lynne will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 29 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
4:00 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Visitation
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
General
Jan 7, 1947
Aug 26, 2006
59
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Tributes
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana
Dana Harris - Student
My heartfelt sorrow be with you, John, and your family at the loss of your wife. Each of you shall be in my prayers.
Richard A Levesque
We are praying for you during this time. May God keep you in the Sunlight of His Spirit and comfort you with our fellowship.
In Love & Service, Nora
Nora Bromley - Friend
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Osu Residents - Friends Of David
My prayers are with you and your family. May you all feel God's love embracing you.
Linda Roberts 48/66
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Colleen McMurry & Gus Hellman - Church Family
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God watch over and keep you in His care during this difficult time.
Love, Bill and Barbara
Bill And Barbara Griscom - Chruch Friends
our thoughts and prayers are with you
Living Sober Group Of Prairie Grove - Aa Group In The Fellowship Hall
Lynne will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers to John and her entire family.
Steven And Kathy Lott
John,
My prayers are with Lynne, you, and your family.
If there is any service I can be of assistance to you or yours, please don't hesitate to let me know.
In Love & His Service,
Conley
Conley Byrd - Friend
John and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Lynne's death came as a great shock and sorrow. I don't know if I will be able to make it to the memorial service. If not, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With sincere sympathy, Twania Pinnell
Twania Pinnell - Acquaintance
Mr.King, My most sincere condolence to you and your family at this time. I pray that you all will find comfort in many fond memories and peace in your faith.
Sydnee Ree-Beam - Social Work Student Ba 2002
John,
Both Mary and I are so sorry to hear about your wife. You know our prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. We're just around the corner, please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
Kevin and Mary Fitzpatrick
Kevin And Mary Fitzpatrick - Friend/colleague
Dear John & Sons: Our prayers are with you at this time. We send you our deepest sympathy and love.
Sarah Ruth
Sarah Ruth Morton - Friend
Viewing the video I could almost hear her laughter and feel the love that Lynne gave to all around her. Her spirit, her strength, it's there in all your faces in all the pictures. What a wonderful glimpse of how Lynne lived her life.
My deepest sympathy on your loss. The Serenity Prayer says it all.
A day at a time,
Ginny Jackson
Ginny Jackson - Friend
John our deepest sympathy on your loss. You all are in our prayers as you trudge the road.
Marvin Wicher - Friend Of John King
Ted and I are so sorry that we could not be there for you all. We are thinking about you all. Aunt Lynne will be missed.
Ted And Laura Loftus - Niece
Uncle Jack, Michael and David-
No words can express how sorry we are that we can not be there with you. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Lynn will be missed greatly.
Katie And Harris Rhodes - Niece
Dear John and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Please accept our loving thoughts at this time, until we
can express them in person.
Thinking of you with love,
Betty and Dick (area 46 NM)
Betty Piatt, Dick Clark - Friends Of John
Lynne was a wonderful coworker but most important she was a dear friend that I loved. We shared many things and I will always hold her dear to my heart.
Wanda Mullins
Wanda Mullins - Dear Friend
God bless you John. Please know that you are loved and cared for by many... may your grieving process be gentle...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.
Sharon O'Grady - Former Student Of Dr. King
John, I am griefed to hear of your lost (Rachel told me). As is our spiritual tradition, I know that...the angels have welcomed Lynne to Paradise and the martyrs have blessed her on her way... I will keep Lynne, your family, and you in my prayers.
Love in Christ, Sue
Sue Eellen Gardner - Friend
Dear John, I saw your wife's picture up on our bulletin board and heard that you visited us last Friday. I regret that I was not there. I have been thinking of you and your family and praying for each of you that God bless you as you grieve the loss of your dear wife. When I called Wanda she said, "OH no!" She is praying for you also. God bless each of you Sister Madeline Clifton OSB
Sister Madeline Clifton Osb
Funeral Service
4:00 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Visitation
7:00 pm
Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
General
Jan 7, 1947
Aug 26, 2006
59
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