Marlene King, 75 a long time resident of Walton passed away early Monday morning in Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, after a short illness.

Marlene was born in New York City on October 13, 1932 the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Tewes) Meyer. She was a graduate of Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing and Columbia University where she received a Bachelor Degree in Education. On September 6, 1953 she married Andrew King. He died on March 25, 2007. Marlene enjoyed baking pies and taking care of her family. Andy and Marlene loved camping. She was employed for many years at Delaware Valley Hospital as a registered nurse.

Marlene was a loyal member of St. John the Baptist Church, where she was a Sacristan, a Eucharistic Minister, and laundered linen for the altar. She loved helping others. She was a member of the American Red Cross, NY-Penn Blood Services, where she was a registrar, and worker in the canteen for blood drives. She also worked for the Walton Meals on Wheels, Walton Food Bank, and a volunteer at the American Cancer Society's fundraising events. Marlene had many friends who enjoyed working with her in the many organizations in which she belonged.

Marlene is survived by a son, Richard "Rick" (Cheryl) King, East Syracuse, a daughter, Rachel (Keith) Mason, Gansevoort, 5 grandchildren, Jessica, Bridget, Jacob, Olivia, Ashley, 2 great grandchildren, Jack and Janie May, a brother, Albert Meyer, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a sister, Rosemary Reed.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday evening, August 1, 2008 from 6 to 8 PM at the Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 17- 25 Benton Ave., Walton.

Memorial contributions in Marlene's memory may be made to Enhance DVH or the American Red Cross.