Melba Marlene (Nicholson) King
August 16, 1938 ~ November 6, 2022
Born in:
Jackson County, North Carolina
Resided in:
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Melba Marlene (Nicholson) King, 84, of Hendersonville, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 in her residence.
Born in Jackson County, NC, she was the wife of Donald King of Hendersonville, and the daughter of the late Furber Eugene and Varina Jane (Middleton) Nicholson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Keith Nicholson, and a sister, Brenda Jean Nicholson Elrod.
A member of Refuge Baptist Church, she enjoyed quilting, gardening, rock hunting, and especially loved her dogs.
In addition to her husband of 46 years, she is survived by a daughter, Terrie Bryson of Morrow, GA; a grandson, Scott Ballew and his wife Deanna of Jackson, GA;, and a great-granddaughter, Olivia Kate Ballew.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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I met Marlene in 1977 when she was temporarily assigned to work in the same office at NC DOT. We soon found out we shared a birthday and so much more. We became close friends. She was such a dynamo ready to take on anything that she believed in or wanted done. She never shied away from work on the job or at home. If a tree fell in her yard, she was immediately dragging out her saw. I shall miss you my spunky friend.
Donald, We have you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Danny and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.