Betty Jane King

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January 20, 1932 ~ November 13, 2002


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Betty Jane Tiernan King, 70, of 105 Meadow Run, Asheville, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at her home. Mrs. King was born in Tiffin, OH, and was a daughter of the late Reuben A. and Marie Lorenz Ringer. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph J. Tiernan who died in 1994. Mrs. King retired in 1980 from the office of Dr. W. Kenneth Horwitz and she was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Verne D. King; five daughters, JoEllen Tiernan Berger of Albany, NY, Patricia Sutphin, Bonnie King, and Toni Cioli, all of Asheville, and Doreen Olivera of Tulsa, OK; a nephew, Daniel L. McKinney; ten grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 noon Monday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. John M. Pagel officiating. Private burial will be at Green Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 919 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.

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  1. Dear Verne,

    I was so saddened to read of Betty’s death. She exuded life, enthusiasm, and showed herself friendly in a way I will always remember. Twenty-one years ago, our family moved to NC and lived on the top of Doggett Mountain at Bearwallow tree farm. One of our nearest neighbors was Betty. My husband met her on a snowy day when his car broke down and he used her phone to call me. She whipped out frozen hot chocolate and some yummy something from the freezer and popped it into the microwave to offer him something warm after his cold walk to get help. She did not know him, but it didn’t matter. She was more than willing to do what she could.

    In later years, we found that we attended the same church, though different Masses. It was a pleasure for me to attend the Mass of your wedding, and to know that you precious people would have each other to love. My heart goes out to you, Verne, and all the family and friends who loved and admired her. Her zest for living, helping others with a loving heart, her beautiful smile was the very best example of being that beacon of light for our Lord. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers in this time of your great loss.

    With Love and Deepest Sympathy,

    Barbara Vaughan

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  2. Though the body and soul are no longer joined, I hope you learn all the answers you once presented!! sleep peacefully—–

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  5. Vern and Family,
    We just wanted to let you know how much Betty has touched our lives. We will miss her greatly and so will all of St. Joan of Arc.
    Barbara and Larry Williams

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  7. Good bye to my beautiful faithful friend since the 8th grade here in Mount Vernon, Oh. I shall miss those backhanded messages. May you rest in peace now and no more pain. I will always love your memory.
    The best to you , Verne, You made her very happy.
    Esta Lee Strauser

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  8. Though we never met in person I feel that we were friends. I will miss you as I know your family will. Thanks for letting me be a small part of your ‘online’ family.
    Ly, Pat

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  12. Mr king, Pat Bonnie Toni and Doreen-
    I am very sorry about your loss I wish I would’ve known sooner Please know that My prayers go out to each and every one of you
    and god bless you all. Betty was a terrific woman and I will miss her dearly Take care Love Always Mario

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  13. My deepest sympathies and condolesces go to the family of Mrs. Betty Jane King.

    It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. That pain is not necessarily erased by being told that your loved one is up in heaven.

    When death takes your child, your husband, your wife, your parent, your friend, it is truly what the Christian writer Paul called it, ‘the last enemy.’ There is hope. Death will not continue to rob mankind of their loved ones indefinetly.

    When Jesus was on earth there was an occassion that deeply grieved him. He met a widow of Nain and saw her dead son. The Bible account tells us: ‘As [Jesus] got near the gate of the city [Nain], why, look! there was a dead man being carried out, the only-begotten son of his mother. Besides, she was a widow. A considerable crowd from the city was also with her. And when the Lord caught sight of her, he was moved with pity for her, and he said to her: ‘Stop weeping.’ With that he approached and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still, and he said: ‘Young man, I say to you, Get up!’ And the dead man sat up and started to speak, and he gave him to his mother. Now fear seized them all, and they began to glorify God, saying: ‘A great prophet has been raised up among us,’ and, ‘God has turned his attention to his people.” – Luke 7:12-16. Notice how Jesus was moved with pity, so that he resurrected the widow’s son! Imagine what that portends for the future!

    This example was just a small foregleam of what Jesus will do in the very near future. Millions therefore can have the solid hope of seeing their loved ones alive again on earth but under very different circumstances. Yes, Jesus Christ promised that millions now dead will live again on this earth and have the prospect of remaining on it forever under peaceful, paradisaic conditions. May Mrs. King be among them.

    May the God of comfort be with you.

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