of Helena, AR
July 14, 1919 - February 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Mother, Cecile Turner King on February 23, 2020. She was born on July 14, 1919, in Phillips County Arkansas on a farm-the 6th of 10 children born to Lee Turner and Leila Demoret Turner. Our Mother was preceded in death by her dear husband, Ruben Randall King, and by her 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her three children, Madge K. Cloud, of Elmhurst, Illinois, Mary Virginia Graham, of Gainesville, Florida, and Durwood Wayne King, of Helena, Arkansas, and by 9 grand-children, 7 great grand-children, and 4 great great grand-children. Our Mother will be missed by her family every single day. She took part of each of our hearts with her to heaven. We want to thank Dorothy McCraney, the wonderful woman who so lovingly provided care to Mother for the last few years of her life.
The funeral service for Cecile Turner King will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Trenton Baptist Church in Trenton, Arkansas. Interment to follow at Trenton Cemetery. Brother Barry Baker will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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8 Condolence(s)
Dave Clarke
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Durwood, Jenny, Madge and of course all the rest... Spent time on Arkansas street with Jay, and Lori at Grandma's... That where I met Mike the first time. Robin think you were too little then🤫. I do not have the words to express my feeling for your loss. Praying 🙠for you allâ¤ï¸
Pat Gladin Williams
Saturday, February 29, 2020
I am so sorry about Mrs. King. At my age, 87, I seem to be losing many wonderful people, like her, much too often. She was a sweet, beautiful person and I'm so glad that I knew her.
Mona G.Benefield
Friday, February 28, 2020
Durwood, Jenny and Madge, what a wonderful Mother you had! I so enjoyed all the time I spent with her and my Grandmother at Jack 'n'Jill. I learened so much from both of them. I enjoyed hearing your Mom talk of her family with so much love. I can her her voice so well with all her words of wisdom. Fine christian woman, I am proud to say I knew her and she was my fried. Love and prayers for all.
Fern King Williams
Friday, February 28, 2020
Madge, Jenny and Durwood, Just a note to let you know I am thinking of you. Aunt Cecile has always been a special aunt to me. I loved her dearly.
Love to each of you, Fern
P.S. Please email me each of you, your mailing address at m12181959@gmail.com.
Janie Scaife
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
I'm so sorry, Mrs. Cecile was a wonderful person and my mother loved her so much. Thinking of you all.
Wana McGrew
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Cecile! She was such a fine Christian lady and I loved her very much. My prayers are with family and loved ones. She will be missed.
Roland & Clara Williamson
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Mrs. Cecile taught me in Sunday school at Nineth & Plaza Church of Christ when I was very young. She was a faithful Christian. I enjoyed attending church with her in my "grown-up" years. So happy to have known her. Now her journey is complete. May all who loved her cherish her memory. Prayers for the family.
Geneva Smith Naile
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of Ms Cecile's passing. She was always such a sweet lady and we loved her so much. Guess i'd known her all my life from Richmond Hill Church of Christ. I know Mom, Opal Smith Carr, always loved her too. Maybe now they can have a good long visit in Heaven. Keeping all the family in our thoughts and prayers!!
All our love,
Geneva Smith Naile & Barbra Smith Hammond