Known as Kathy, to most and Meme, to family, she was born in Mobile, AL on March 29, 1944, to Jesse A. King Sr. and Nelle Johnson King.
Kathy is survived by one brother, Jesse Arvin King Jr. (Marilyn) Children: Son, Brian J. Mattei of Spanish Fort, AL. Daughter, April C. Robins of Mobile, AL, grandchildren: Natalie A. Robins of Dublin, OH, Allison Williams, Julian Mattei.
She was raised in various Methodist churches, while her dad worked in small towns for The Corp of Engineers. She presently attended Christ United Methodist Church, where she loved hearing the old traditional hymns.
She was an honors graduate of Murphy High class of 1962 and a 1966 graduate of the University of Alabama. She received a Master’s degree from The University's of South Alabama.
Kathy taught mathematics for many years at Le Flore High School. She was a past member of Canterbury Heights Garden Club, The Mobile Power Squadron, and a volunteer at The Mobile SPCA.
An avid water lover, she owned a sailboat, speedboat and jet skis throughout the years. She loved the Gulf’s white sand beaches and spending time with her family at her Bay House in Fairhope.
She was a prolific reader, her mother once said she was reading The National Geographic before she started school! She was well versed in many subjects and loved to continuously challenge her knowledge. The family knew not to call her at 6PM while JEOPARDY was on. They could never beat her at JEOPARDY! She loved crossword puzzles and sudoku.
She was a lover of all animals, cats and dogs alike. Her dog "Murphy", named for her high school Alma Mater, was her constant companion.
A Celebration of Life, led by Pastor Rob Couch, Sr. Pastor of Christ United Methodist, will be held Friday, Sept 25, 2020 in the chapel at Pine Crest Funeral Home on Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, AL, at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in her memory to The Mobile SPCA, 620 Ziegler Circle West, Mobile, Alabama 36608.
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