KING, Annie K. On this day, August 30, 2016, Annie K. King, 99, of Mechanicsville, was called to be with her Heavenly Father. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kreynus; brothers, John and Daniel; sisters, Virginia, Ruth and Nellie; niece, Cynthia; and grandson Paul King Jr. She is survived by her sister, Lillie Kreynus; son, Sherman P. King; daughter, Christine Chappel (Earl); grandchildren, Charles King, Peggy Prince, Jerri Lynch, Stefanie Cox and Wendy Early; great-grandchild, Camryn Lynch; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her dedicated and loving caregivers, Amy Straus and Lisa Gainyard. Annie was a retired Registered Nurse from McGuire Veterans Hospital. Her career started in Binghamton, N.Y., where she enrolled in nursing school and graduated in 1937. Her career spanned 36 years. She was well-respected within the medical community. Not only did Annie take care of her patients, but she took care of everyone that came into her life. She was always there to lend a helping hand, shoulder to cry on, or a warm meal to share. Annie's world revolved around her family, from hosting family dinners, telling stories and keeping an ever-watching and loving eye on her grandchildren. Annie was a longstanding member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church, where she served as the secretary of the Keenage Club for many years. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (today), at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2016, with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 or The Wayland Home, 8461 Lucord Ln., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
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Her career started in Binghamton, N.Y., where she enrolled in nursing school and graduated in 1937. Her career spanned 36 years. She was well-respected within the medical community. Not only did Annie take care of her patients, but she took care of everyone that came into her life. She was always there to lend a helping hand, shoulder to cry on, or a warm meal to share. Annie's world revolved around her family, from hosting family dinners, telling stories and keeping an ever-watching and loving eye on her grandchildren. Annie was a longstanding member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church, where she served as the secretary of the Keenage Club for many years.
RTD: Thursday, September 1, 2016