Patricia A. “Pat” King, 79 of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at UPMC Williamsport. Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 31 years, Charles L. King Sr., who passed away on March 8, 1994.
Born March 25, 1945, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Fannie (Loner) Bailey.
Pat spent several years working in the kitchen at the Presbyterian Home. She was a woman of many interests, and in her earlier years, she enjoyed bowling and playing softball. As time went on, Pat found joy in the simpler pleasures of life. She loved going to the beach and camping. Above all, Pat’s greatest joy was spending time with her family. She cherished every moment with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, creating memories that would become their most treasured inheritance.
Surviving are her two children, Charles L. King, Jr. (Lori) of Danville, VA, and Sharon L. Edkin of Williamsport; nine grandchildren Christopher (Justine), Jason (Dallas), Justin (Whitney), Matthew (Kristen), Bryant (Nicholas), Courtney (Michael), Autumn (Gerard), Joshua, and Cheyenne; three step-grandchildren Gary (Carrie), Shawn (Jennifer), and Anita; 19 great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by her brother Richard W. Bailey of Muncy and her sister Sandra Rhea (Raymond) of Avis.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son Stephen W. King, and her brothers, James and Edward Bailey.
A funeral service to honor the life of Pat will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 at Knight-Confer Funeral Home 1914 Memorial Avenue, Williamsport. Burial will follow in Montoursville Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service at Knight-Confer Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pat’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 862, Carnegie, PA 15106 in memory of her late husband, Charlie.
Online condolences may be expressed on Pat’s memorial page at http://www.KnightConferFuneralHome.com.
