Mildred King

Mildred S. King, of Homewood, passed away on April 10, 2018, at the age of 92. She was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church and a founding member of Raleigh Avenue Baptist Church.  She was a retired bookkeeper with Dixie Industrial and a member of the American Business Women’s Association and the Dahlia Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hewitt and Ruth Self; two brothers, Edward and Pheron Self; and two sisters, Mabelle Bradford and Gloria Hayes.

Mildred is survived by her husband of 74 years, Wayne G. King; two sons, Wayne P. King (Jennella) and Travis L. King (Jenise); daughter, Alicia J. King; grandchildren, Brian (Sundi), Keith, Kevin, Daniel, and Todd King; great-grandchildren, Alex, Marigrace, Ava, and Maverick; a brother, Max Self; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to graciously thank Oasis Hospice Care and Bridgett’s Helping Hands for the wonderful love, care, and devotion given to our mother. We are especially grateful to caregivers Bridgett, Tina, Starsha, and Penny.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at 1:00 at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home on Highway 150 in Hoover. The service will following at 2:00 in the Chapel. Burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South.