Doris Jean King, age 66, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at her residence in Columbia, MS. She worked as a manager with Fred’s Dollar Store and Dirt Cheap and loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She was a dedicated Baptist and enjoyed watching TV programs and listening to music. Jean was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Ms. King was preceded in death by her parents, E.L. Broom and Doris Sylvest Broom; and a brother, Guy Lavern “Fuzzy” Broom. Survivors include her daughter LeAnn Wise (Scooter) of Columbia; two sons, Brent King (Lori), and Wayne King (Missi), both of Columbia; a sister, Darnell Holmes of Columbia; two brothers, Darrell Broom (Diane) of Tylertown, MS, and Raymond Broom of Columbia; her longtime devoted friend, Doyle Cox of Columbia; six grandchildren, Cody King, Abby King, Katelyn Morris, Mackenzie Wise, Jordan Hatten, and Hunter Wise; two great-grandchildren, Lakynn Hatten, and Everly Hatten; and a host of extended family and friends.
Ms. King’s family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM at Grace Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and funeral services at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the church where friends may visit from 9:00 AM until service time. Brother Rick Clark and Brother Robert Cole will officiate and burial will follow at the church cemetery assisted by Raymond Broom, Darrell Broom, Scooter Wise, Hunter Wise, Jason Johnson, and Cody King as pallbearers; and honorary pallbearer, Brett Broom.
