ObituariesMay 8, 2008

Elnora King, 77, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, May 5, 2008, at her home. She was born March 16, 1931, in Grenada, Miss., daughter of Henry and Hazel Dunbar King. Survivors include two sons, William Draper of Los Angeles, Calif., Maurice King of Cape Girardeau; seven daughters, Shirley Edwards of Los Angeles, Janice King, Dearber King, Patricia Patterson, Lisa King, Marilyn King and Lelia King, all of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Hazel Pondexter of Oklahoma; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.. ...

Elnore King
Elnore King

Elnora King, 77, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, May 5, 2008, at her home.

She was born March 16, 1931, in Grenada, Miss., daughter of Henry and Hazel Dunbar King.

Survivors include two sons, William Draper of Los Angeles, Calif., Maurice King of Cape Girardeau; seven daughters, Shirley Edwards of Los Angeles, Janice King, Dearber King, Patricia Patterson, Lisa King, Marilyn King and Lelia King, all of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Hazel Pondexter of Oklahoma; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

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She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call from noon to service time May 14 at Greater Dimension Church.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. May 14 at the church, with the Rev. William Bird Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Lorimier Cemetery.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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