Armina Alberta “Bert” King, 82, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015.
She was born February 23, 1933 in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of Alvi Bert and Morvid (Lewis) Haines. She attended Topeka public schools.
Bert was retired from Security Benefit Group in Topeka.
She was a member of Women of the Moose Lodge No. 555.
Bert married Edwin L. Kelley in July of 1949 in Topeka. He preceded her in death. She married Leslie L. “Bud” King on November 2, 1962 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2014. Survivors include two daughters, Shelley (Bo) Branch and Gloria (Rick) Henderson, all of Topeka; a son, Mark (Glenda) Kelley, Topeka; six grandchildren, Lance, Talley, Dirk, Cassie, Tyler and Dalton; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mickey Baker and Janie Loecker; and a brother, Victor E. Haines.
Bert enjoyed shopping, going to casinos and garage sales, bird watching, cooking, spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, friends and neighbors. She also loved sports, especially the K.C. Royals and Chiefs.
Honoring her request, Bert was cremated. A memorial ceremony will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Private entombment will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas, Topeka, KS 66608. To leave a message in her guestbook, go to: http://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/obituary/105691/A-Alberta-King/Topeka-Kansas
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