Popular Post Tom King Posted May 17, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Is the final number. Just letting folks here know that my Mom, who some of you know Pam and I have been caring for in our home for 3 years, didn't wake up this morning. She left peacefully in her sleep with her eyes closed. I don't think it gets any better than this. She never needed any machines or even oxygen, and was pretty clear headed through her last day. We're fine. We're at ease knowing we did what we could. I kind of don't know what to do with all the time I have, even on this first day after over three years, since I was tied up so much with her. I'm thankful, at almost 73, to have been able to lift and transfer her when needed. She never complained, and we're not now. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Still very sad news, Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 So sorry to hear that Tom. It's so amazing she made it to 107. Hopefully you and your wife can enjoy being away from the house at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Sorry to hear that Tom...107 man that is something!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 so sorry to hear that Tom, you and your family are in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Sorry and happy for you and your Mom. She's left quite a legacy and deserves the rest she's getting now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Sorry Tom. Coming up on three years without my own, and it is still weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 I'm sending word skyward for her, and for you guys. Ya done good, and she loved everyone of you til her last day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 You're a good son, Tom. And Pam is a great daughter-in-law. Your mother was loved and cared for through a tremendous journey on this earth, one worth celebrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 On 5/17/2023 at 6:42 PM, wtnhighlander said: You're a good son, Tom. And Pam is a great daughter-in-law. Your mother was loved and cared for through a tremendous journey on this earth, one worth celebrating. +1 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 My condolences Tom. I've been rooting for your mother since you starting sharing about her on this forum. I'm saddened to hear about her passing but am very happy to hear she was comfortable and happy till the end. Her life is one that deserves a celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted May 18, 2023 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 Sorry to take up more space here, but I thought some might like to read the Obituary I wrote. Mabel Thomas Floyd King, born April 18, 1916 to Joseph Hubert Floyd, and Lillie Thomas High Floyd, was born and grew up a little West of Gaston, NC. Her children are Thomas Moore King and Emily Diana King. She has three Grandchildren, and one Greatgrandchild. Mabel was married to Thomas Jefferson King (deceased), of Gasburg, Va. They were married soon after Thomas came home after World War II, and built a home near Gasburg, where they raised their two children. Mabel was much loved by Many people that knew her. She remembered everyone she ever met, where they lived, what they did, and who their children were. This was a Lot of people, but she had an incredible memory that served her faithfully up to her last year. When she was 106, Tom could ask her a question about something that happened decades ago, or ask what someone’s name was, and she would have complete recall. She was very active in the Church that her Husband Thomas’s Father, C.B. King, had built in 1923, Olive Branch Methodist Church in Gasburg, Va. She played piano and organ there for something over 60 years, and sometimes sang Lead Soprano in the Choir. Her singing voice was always heard by everyone in church, and it was a good addition. Mabel was known as a fabulous cook her whole life. She was especially known for baking cakes and pies, including her famous Pecan Pie. Her sister told a story about her working in their family kitchen at home. The family had a fairly sizeable farm, and workers came to the house to eat. Lily Mae, Mabel’s older sister said that Mabel would hand the workers plates and forks, tell them where to sit, and what they were having for Dinner. One worker told her she was “running that place like a hotel”. Mabel was eight years old. Mabel had a great sense of humor, and joked during most conversations. She raised spirits wherever she was a participant. She lived in assisted living for a couple of years before she moved in with Tom and Pam King her last three years. Everyone in assisted living enjoyed her, she had everyone at whatever table she was eating laughing and in good spirits. Tom and Pam carried her back to one Assisted Living place to visit some friends she had made there. One asked her if she was taking it easy. Her immediate answer was, “I can’t do anything else”, to which everyone laughed along with her. When any of the Nurses handled her during her last year, she would have each of them laughing too, including in the hospital when she was going in for an xray, or waiting long hours in the Emergency Room. When coming out from under anesthesia from getting a pin put in a broken leg when she was 106 years old, a Nurse asked her what year it was and where was she. She said, “It’s 1935 and I’m home in bed.” The Nurse told her it was 2023 and she was in the hospital. Mabel’s laughing answer was, “Well I’m Way behind then.” Mabel never complained about anything, and always shared joy with anyone who had success in anything, even as simple as getting a passing grade in school. She was known, loved, and will be missed by many. Services will be held at Olive Branch Methodist Church Gasburg, VA Wednesday May 24th at 11:00. Visitation at 10:30 at the church. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 That's a wonderful obituary for what seems like a wonderful lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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