By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Graveside Service
      10 a.m. Thursday December 17,2020
      Graceland Cemetery Albion, IL

    • Full Obituary

      Mary Jo King passed away on Saturday December 12, 2020 at the age of 86.
      She was born in Wayne County, KY. Her parents were Clarence and Flossie (Huffaker) Dobbs. She married Levi King on December 6, 1952. He passed away on March 10, 2015. They were married for 62 happy years.
      Mary is survived by two sons: Randy King and Nolan King of Albion IL, one sister Marilyn Strickland of Mackey IN and one sister in-law Clara King of Albion, three grandsons, great grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
      She was a member of the Zion United Methodist church of West Salem, IL. Mary Jo was a homemaker and helped her husband farm.
      Preceding Mary in death were her husband Levi, her parents, brother and grandparents.
      There will be a graveside service at Graceland Cemetery in Albion on Thursday December 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
      Online condolences may be left for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com
      Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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    1. Jolene Markman / December 14, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Always a smile and a story. I always walked away with a lighter heart after listening to her take on life. She will be missed

    2. Lugenea Simms / December 14, 2020 at 10:50 am

      Aww I’m gonna miss her
      She’s back with husband and our lord now.
      Sending prayers to everyone

    3. Jana Ibbotson / December 14, 2020 at 10:53 am

      So sorry for your loss. Mary Jo was a very kind and caring person. Keeping you in my prayers.

    4. Jane Jones / December 14, 2020 at 11:10 am

      Have many memories of Aunt Mary Jo and Uncle Levi. They were always together – supporting each other. Mary Jo always spoke to me and chatted when we met up in the community. Love to Randy and Nolan.

    5. Peggy Mathis / December 14, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      I will always remember growing up as neighbors and visiting with your family. I will truly miss her.

    6. Curtis Ingram / December 15, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      Always such a sweet kind person. You have our sympathy.
      Curtis & Dolores Ingram

    7. Darrell and Lois Balding / December 17, 2020 at 8:42 am

      Our prayers are with you.

    8. Mindi Morris MD / December 17, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      I always looked forward to my visits with Levi and Mary…such a special couple. My condolences. -Dr.Morris

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