Lillian Telles King

Lillian Telles King, 83, of New Bern, passed away Thursday, July 18­, 2019, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Her funeral service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Woodville Baptist Church Cemetery in Bettie, officiated by Chaplain Rick Brooks.

Lillian was a loving wife and mother who loved her family dearly and loved life to the fullest. She was a devoted animal lover and loved her career in nursing.

She is survived by her daughters, Robin Alves of Fairhaven, MA and Debra Mathis and husband Jim of New Bern; sons, Mark King and wife Karen and Glenn King, all of Dartmouth, MA; godchild, Sharon Sheehan; grandchildren, Ryan Alves, Katie Costa, Bethany King, Jacob King, John Cofer and Tyler Cofer; and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson J. King; parents, Alexander and Maria Telles; sisters, Linda Braz, Mary Baptista and Gilda Cormier; brother, James Telles; and son, Steven King.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Crystal Coast Hospice House at P.O. Box 640, Newport, NC 28570.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.