Jean Spradlin King, 93, widow of W. W. “Barney” King, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Mrs. King was born on July 1, 1929, in Waynesboro, Virginia, the youngest daughter of Luther
Davis and Ethel Marie (Thacker) Spradlin.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by four sisters, Louise Summers,
Geneva Teter, Marjorie Lambert, and O’Neil Simmons.
Jean was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was a bookkeeper in the automotive industry for many years and was employed by Baugher
Chevrolet in Waynesboro and Rule Volkswagen in Staunton until she retired. Jean attended
Fishersville United Methodist Church. Jean enjoyed going to yard sales and auctions. She had
many fond memories of spending time with her sisters playing card games, attending family
Sunday dinners, and going on picnics.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend gratitude to Jean’s caregivers at King’s Daughters Nursing and
Rehab as well as Hospice of the Shenandoah for support in her final days.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions in the name of Jean King to a charity of one’s
choice.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Augusta
Memorial Park by Rev. Gene Williams.
Henry Funeral Home