of Leslie, AR
February 22, 1935 - November 4, 2017
Nora Lee (Ashley) King, age 82 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at Highland Court Rehabilitation and Resident Care Facility in Marshall, Arkansas. She was born in the Wiley's Cove Community near Leslie, Arkansas on February 22nd, 1935 to Verl Ashley and Emma Harness Ashley.
Nora worked for many years at Flintrock Shirt Factory in Marshall and later worked for 20 years at the Searcy County Health Unit until her retirement in 2000. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Leslie, where she played the piano for over 50 years. Nora was a cancer survivor and served as chairman of the Searcy County Cancer Society for many years where she is known for putting on the much loved Hee Haw show as a fundraiser event. Nora enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.
Survivors include three sons, Donny King and wife Misty of Marshall, James King of Leslie and Kem King and wife Scarlet of Leslie; seven grandchildren, Brent Clark and wife Jill of Marshall, Brian King and wife Kristen of Conway, Missy King of Marshall, Matt King of Marshall, Jade King and wife Natalie of New York, NY, Mecca Holland and husband Justin of Damascus, Crockette King of Marshall; and Kimberly Penny of Conway; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Louise Swafford of Tacoma, WA.
Nora is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Verline Gibbs, Maxine Simmons and Martha Massey; one daughter, Deborah George; son-in-law, Darrel George; and great grandchild, Jace King.
Arrangements are by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Funeral services for Nora will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 at Leslie United Methodist Church with Bro. Mike Proctor and Bro. Phillip Clark officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 PM, one hour preceding the service at the church in Leslie. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery near Leslie, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Brent Clark, Brian King, Matt King, Jade King, Justin Holland and William Ashley. Honorary pallbearers will be Cliff Boyd, Benny Halsted and Todd Ashley. In lieu of flowers, at the family's request donations may be made to the Leslie United Methodist Church food pantry, 400 High Street, Leslie, AR 72645.
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Greg Woods
Monday, November 27, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Nora’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
Diane Thomas
Sunday, November 12, 2017
To the family i am so sorry to hear about your love one Nora King i have known Nora along time she was an sweetheart she will be missed alot you all are in my prayers
Robin Ashley Howell
Sunday, November 12, 2017
I'm so very sorry to hear of Nora Lee's passing and hate that I was unable to make the service. I have such fond memories of her and I know she will be sorely missed. What a sweet, kind, and beautiful spirit she was. I pray that the God of all comfort will hold you very close during the coming days. Much love and blessings to you all.
Jigger Rogers
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear about Nora Lee's passing, I only heard about it today, which is the day of the service or I would have attended. She was my adopted mom, whom I could talk to openly about anything. She will be missed. Love & prayers to all.
Sid and Lea Ann
Monday, November 6, 2017
We always here for our friends and love ones! No words can say what we feel in our hearts , we just hold hands together and look to god and always know he will be there to hold our hands in our loss and our joy. Your Grandmother was a joy!
Katherine Morgason
Monday, November 6, 2017
Thank you for being such a wonderful aunt. Katherine Morgason
Louise Swafford
Monday, November 6, 2017
Remembering all of the special time we spent together growing up. Loving and missing you. Your sister, Louise