Mary Ellen Coleman King departed this life on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sumter, SC on January 25, 1953, the youngest of four children to Ellen Coleman and the late Harold Coleman.

She was educated in the public school of Sumter County and attended Sumter Tech. She met and later married Frankie King. Their union was blessed with three children whom she loved dearly.

Mary worked as a Mental Health and Behavior Specialist for over 20 years with the State of New York before retiring and returning to her hometown. She worked in this field for a short time for the State of South Carolina before fully embracing the retired life.

She leaves to cherish her memories: a mother, Ellen Coleman; children: Simone Tanaisha, Kerensa Jaylene, Frankie, Jr. (Jeannette); grandchildren: Kayden, Jenybel, Kash; siblings: Minnie and Harold (Shirley); sister-in-law, Lucille Hampton; brothers-in-law: Jasper King, Henry King, Jr., and David (Kathy) King; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Coleman; her husband, Frankie King, Sr. ; her brother, Sammy Coleman, and a grandson, Marcus Xavier King.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. King will be placed in the church on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC, Elder Duane Kyles Officiating and Elder Terry Dinkins, Eulogist.

Interment will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Florence National Cemetery at 1pm in Florence, SC.

Family will receive friends at 665 Duffie Drive Wedgefield, SC.