Maxine D. King
Maxine D. King, 86, died
Thursday (Oct. 18, 2007) at Kidron Bethel Health Care in North Newton. She was
born Feb. 27, 1921, in Bucklin to George and Edith Moorehead. She married David
O. Fortna, who preceded her in death. She later married Robert King, who also
preceded her in death. She moved to Kidron Bethel Village in North Newton from
Emporia to be closer to her family. She worked as a medical receptionist. She
was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed the Atlanta Braves baseball team.
Survivors include sons, Mike
and Lorri Fortna of Newton and Larry and Marilyn Fortna of Leesburg. Fla.; two
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in
death by her parents; a brother, Evertt Moorehead; and sisters, Beulah Smith
and Mildred Moorehead.
Visitation will be from 5 to
9 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The family will receive
friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. No other services will take place.
Private family burial will
take place at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date after cremation.
Memorials may be made to
Kidron Bethel Village in care of the funeral home.
