Virginia Lee King
September 11, 2016
Virginia “The Great” King, 48, a beautiful spirit, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17th at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 18th, also at Hamilton’s. Private family burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Virginia was born July 3, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa. She took pride in being an active campfire girl and for 17 years she danced and was a dance teacher. She was beautiful enough to win Miss Teen Iowa. She wasn’t only beautiful on the outside, but she was very beautiful on the inside as well. She was also a firecracker and a die-hard EASTSIDER! She had a big heart and loved hard! Her favorite thing to do in life was to spend time with her pride and joy, her baby boy Nicholas Jeffery and her panda, Amanda Leigh.
She is now flying high in the sky with her brother, Michael King and her mother, Carol King, who she has been so eager to meet again. She is also sharing laughter with her beloved grandfather, Harold Dale. Virginia is survived by her baby boy, Nicholas King (Jenny) and her amazingly strong daughter, Amanda King; her brother, Jack McCue; and her grandbabies, Izabella and Isaac King.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Virginia.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Amanda Leigh King
12/21/2017
My mother was a fun, loving, crazy woman!! She had a heart of gold...and if she wasn't being the caregiver & doing good deeds for others, she was probably not feeling good or herself, because its what she did best..being a mom and a friend were the things she did best (in most peoples' eyes) she was good at EVERYTHING she put her mind to though. She was an amazing dancer, roller skater (cartwheels and splits on at skate east haha i would get so embarrassed, but how i wish i hadn't because she was amazzzing) she made the best pies n cookies, she took pride in decorating our home and kept it so darn clean!! my mom loved hard, and when she was hurt, you better look out...because she never liked hurting anyone..she was a lover and a fighter...and boy did she have a punch ;)
She fought cancer twice and beat it. Nick and I never knew she had heart issues or cornary artery disease...but the cause of death showed congestive heart failure. She missed her momma since she passed in 1994...and now she gets to be with my grandma and great grandpa Dale. Thank you all. I miss her everyday of my life. I cant wait to see her again.
Michelle Jacobe
08/19/2017
I remember Virginia, and her mother Carol from my many years in Camp Fire. She was a bright spirit taken away too soon. I pray for peace and comfort for her family and especially for her children, I am sure she loves you all to the ends of the earth.
Kathy B
09/17/2016
I am so sorry for your loss she was such a great woman and friend I hated we couldn't spend as much time together after I moved I've missed her so much. Please don't think I am being rude as Im not i'm in such a state of shock and disbelief that she is gone and it seems so suddenly was she ill or sick did something happen like a car accident Im sorry I just don't ever remember her ssaying she was sick or anything. If anyone knows I would be so grateful and thank you I'm trying to make it back for the service but living far away sucks at times like this. Nick and Amanda your in my prayers.
Tammie Kibbie
09/17/2016
so sorry to hear about your loss. She was an amazing woman. God needed another angle and he picked a great one. I will never forget all the good times we had together at johnny macs. Stay strong kids love you
Alisha taylor-berger
09/16/2016
Sorry for your loss she was like family her uncle Frank was my mom's boyfriend for a long time ginger and me were in girl scouts together and we were together all the time I'm gonna miss you! I'll never forget you or the time we had together I love you!
Lisa W.
09/15/2016
WOW!!! I'm in total shock and my heart is broken. I'm not sure what happened or caused her death I do know she was taken way to soon The good lord needed a new angel and now he has a beautiful, loving, and caring one. Virginia you are one of the most caring and loving people I know you would give the shirt off your back to anyone who needed it and never ask for anything in return. Nick and Amanda your in my thoughts and prayers you kids were your momma's entire world she loved you guys so much and loved talking about you both. R.I.P Virginia Fly High My Friend you are so loved and will be missed by many.
Ellie
09/15/2016
Virgina,Some of the Best times I can remember were spent with you and Shane. The time we did karaoke and truly believed we were stars ! Our Halloween costume party, Our boating, Our planning for the Holidays, Just want you to know that meant something to me. So please put in a good word for me in heaven. and God bless you in your new life. Love always Ellie xoxoxoxoxo
chris coleman
09/15/2016
so sorry to hear about Virginia. Whenever I would bring my son with to UCS she would always ask him how he was doing. She was so polite and always smiling RIP
Sue A.
09/14/2016
Hearing about Virginia made my heart sink. She always had a smile on her face a sparkle in her eyes and a laugh I will never forget. I pray for comfort for her family. Remember all those fun times you had and all the special memories you will never forget. She will continue watching over you. Whenever you see a Cardinal or find a coin its your mom letting you know she is still with you.
Keith, Sue Wersinger
09/14/2016
Virginia is wrapped in The Arms of Christ and smiling . May peace be upon her family in your time of sorrow.
Pamela Sinn
09/14/2016
A beautiful spirit inside and out. And to love anyone or anything unconditionally without question .. Fly with the Angels my beautiful friend!
Gina Beerbower
09/14/2016
Amanda and Nick your mom was such a fighter, she was proud of her babies and fought with super strength and everything she had in her to do what was right for her pride and joys. My heart crys for you both. I will miss my dear friend and love her always.
Danielle Shannon
09/13/2016
We will miss u gin. The smile on ur face to be going back to see ur poppa and mike I can feel it for u. I love u gin.
Big momma
09/13/2016
Amanda and nick I'm so sorry for your loss your mom was a nice lady you both hold your head up and make her proud she loved you