of Cave City, AR
August 3, 1951 - April 9, 2019
Oleta Diana (Fudge) King, 67, of Cave City passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.
She was born on August 3, 1951 in Batesville to Bobbie Ray Fudge and Winnie Oleta (Carter) Fudge.
Oleta received her Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from UCA and later her Master's Degree in Counseling from ASU. She developed a real love for education and enjoyed teaching for 40 years. She was a loving caretaker of her husband and enjoyed her family and grandchildren. She was a member of Clearwater Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed participating in their Senior Moments organization. She fearlessly battled cancer with the philosophy ''God has a plan''.
Survivors include her daughters, Brittany Doyle (Jody) of Saffell and Leslie Oliver (Brady) of Lynn; step-daughter, Tara Harvey (Daniel) of Ferris, Texas; step-son, Shawn King (Teresa) of Pearcy; sister, Judy Bell (Nigel) of Lafe; ten grandchildren, Bryson, Summer, Hadley Doyle, Brayden, Garrett Oliver, Tanner, Cassidy King, Dylan, Christopher, and James Harvey; godchildren, Lindsay Mans and Caleb Bell; as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Lynn Roe King.
Pallbearers are Mike Zelasko, Jeff Zelasko, Larry Carter, Ricky Carter, Ron Carter, Edward Carter, Billy Carter, Roger Wann, Brian Wann, Dennis Stone, Clay Hooper, and Dan Milligan.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Mt. Harmony Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harvison Cemetery near Sulphur Rock.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on April 11, 2019 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sharon Oliver, Marsha Richmond, and Caring Hands Hospice.
Memorials may be made to the Harvison Cemetery Fund, c/o Ron Carter, 250 Carters Ridge, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579.
I'm shocked right now but also releaved that you are not in pain anymore. What a beautiful angel Heaven got😇I love you Aunt Oleta
So sorry to learn of Oleta's passing. Prayers for your family.
You will be missed. I will always remember your smile and how passionate you were about teaching. God bless.
Had the pleasure of meeting Oleta while caring for her husband through therapy on a few occasions over the years. She was a devoted spouse and a joyous person! So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful soul! Glad she knew God’s plan! Prayers for the family.
I am sorry to hear of Oleta's passing. I couldn't make the visitation , but my deepest sympathy to all the family.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all. Love you
I am so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family during this time. We love you all.
I'm heartbroken! Oleta was such a wonderful person and hás a special chapter in my life. I'm so thankful to have lived with her family back in 93/94 as an exchange srudent. May God confort Brit, Leslie and the whole family's hear! Love you all!
I was blessed to know Oleta for many years. We were in choir together at First Baptist Church in Searcy. Later, we worked closely together as counselors at Bald Knob. I was in elementary when she worked in middle school and, later, high school. Goleta always had a smile for everyone. She was a gracious and kind person. She will be missed,
Ms. Oleta was our High school Counselor in Bald Knob Schools. She was a lovely lady. Will surely miss her. Sending my sincere condolences. Annie White
I never had Oleta for a teacher, but she knew some of my family and I got to know her better after I had graduated; she was also high school counselor at BKHS. She will be missed!
Mrs.King was a very nice and loving woman. She was a great counselor at Bald Knob during my senior year. She always had a smile on her face, and was very helpful. I appreciated all of the guidance she provided for me as well as others. She will definitely be missed!
So sorry for family and good friends. I went to school with Oleta!
Mrs. King was a fantastic lady who was full of life, fun, class and grace. She was one of the best teachers I ever had. She will be greatly missed. Love you Mrs. King!
My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Shawn. So sorry for your loss!!
Im sorry for your loss I know your mom put up a tough fight. She will be missed. Your families will be in our prayers and thoughts.
I will always remember Mrs. King for her kindness and smile. She was such an encouragement to me during her time as our school counselor. Praying for her family and friends during the coming days and weeks.
Girls my heart is broken for you. In all my memories of her she is laughing. Love for all including her. Rest easy Oleta
My heart aches for you st this time of saying good bye for awhile. Love and condolences from our family to yours.
So sorry to see this! It had been several years since I last saw Mrs. King. Prayers for comfort and peace for the family
She was a very special lady that was loved dearly. She brought so much joy to her friends and family. She gained her wings and is no longer hurting. May the many prayers and God's love give you comfort. We will always remember and cherish the memories that she created with us. Sending, love, hugs and prayers!
I was a student at Searcy High School (Class of 1983) and took as many classes that Mrs. (Vandiver) King taught as I possible could. She taught me so much more than Home Economics. She taught me to be an adult, how to run a household, and how to show grace under pressure. She was my favorite teacher and I will never forget her. I am a better woman for having known her and sat under her teaching. May God hold her family in His might hands of peace and comfort during this time of mourning.
Sid, Judi and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort for you all. Oleta and Lenroe were special people. God bless you all.
Rickey
Pressure for all of you!! Love you!!
So sorry to hear of your loss! She was a sweet person and will be missed by many. Praying for peace and comfort for y’all!
So sorry for yours family loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Praying for all of the family...Oleta and Judys Mom and my Mom were friends when they were growing up...The Chadwicks loved the Carters...Went to school with Oleta in Searcy..and after we were both out we would see each other and always had to talk a little ! Will miss her even tho I didnt get to see her very often...To her daughters my prayers are with you now and in the days and weeks to come...God Bless each of you.
God bless you all, cousins, and family! She is at peace now, no more pain. May God rest her soul in peace.
With love,
Dennis and Tatiana Stone