Dr. Mary Frances King
March 28, 2009 ~ March 30, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Dr. Mary Frances King
Asheville, NC – Dr. Mary Frances Gooch King, 83, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009.
She was a native of Fredericksburg, VA and the daughter of the late Mercer Ray and Agnes Moncure Gooch. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Patrick King and her four brothers.
Dr. King was a strong advocate for education. She lived her life with a zest for learning and adventure which carried her to all corners of the world. She was well-loved and admired by her family and friends and we will miss her.
She is survived by her daughter, Ann King Norris and her husband, David S. Norris, of Richmond, VA; granddaughter, Virginia A. Norris of Sausalito, CA; grandson, Robert S. Norris and his wife, Karen M. Norris of Bavon, VA; great-grandson, Patrick Shane Norris; niece Gay G. Galyen and her husband, Dale; nephew, Chris Gooch and his wife, Sherry; niece Toni G. Hall and her husband, Jeff and many great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her devoted friend, Charles W. Young.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the St. Giles Chapel of Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community with the Reverend Morgan Gardner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Deerfield Residency Recovery Fund, 1 Wakefield Drive, Asheville, NC 28803 or to The New Community School, 4211 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23227.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC is assisting the family.
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We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Of course we love it that your mom was so devoted to education and the processes and results of productive learning. I know you are proud of her and her accomplishments, as she also was so very proud of you. Love to all, Julia Ann
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s death. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Of course we love it that your mom was so devoted to education and the processes and results of productive learning. I know you are proud of her and her accomplishments, as she also was so very proud of you. Love to all, Julia Ann
Losing a Mother is one of the most difficult times of our lives. Thankfully, we still have all the great memories. Please know that each and everyone of you remain in our prayers and thoughts.
Love,
Jan and Al
No person is ever truly alone… Those who live no more…Whom we loved…Echo still within Our thoughts, Our words, Our hearts…
In the night of death…hope sees a star…
& listening love can hear the rustle of a wing…
I always have…and always will…cherish the time spent with your mom during & after her role on the dining committee at Deerfield…
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…
Where do I start,she was a lady that I loved. She will be missed by all. She would call me on the phone and ask if the doctor was making house calls today and I would know automatically that something was wrong with her computer. I would go up there and she was something else, the new computer she got she didn’t like at all. I would work with her and I will miss our time together. Dr. King. I love you and will miss you so much. Cheryl Wheeler PC lady
Whenever I think of Mary Francis King-I think of her joyous laugh and her eager smile.
Dr King was a joy to work for and to be acquainted with for the past 9 years. Dr King’s ability to put everyone at ease and to compliment even the smallest accomplishment of those around her was a gift to us.
Dr King you are missed.
mY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ANNE AND HER FAMILY. I AM MARY FRANCES NIECE NANCY CAROLE GOOCH MUNZIG. I OFTEN THINK ABOUT AUNT MARY FRANCES BUT HAD FALLEN OUT OF TOUCH WITH HER. SHE WAS VERY SUPPORTIVE OF MY GOING TO NURSING SCHOOL. HER BROTHER HAROLD IS STILL LIVING IN WHITEBURG GA. MY BEST TO ALL
NANCY