Elizabeth A. King

New Bedford - Elizabeth (Betty) King, 91 formerly of North Dartmouth and New Bedford passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Oaks Nursing Home. 

Betty was the daughter of Mary and Joseph Green and grew up in Fairhaven with her brothers Donald and John. Following her graduation from Fairhaven High School, she married her husband Kenneth King in 1952. They lived for a time in Panama City FL while he served in the US Air Force. They eventually moved back to the South End of New Bedford to raise their family then to North Dartmouth in their retirement years. 

Betty’s greatest joy was her family. She was loving mother of her three sons, Kenny and his wife Patricia of Salem MA, Paul and wife Joanne of Melrose MA and David and wife Melissa of New Bedford, MA. She adored her grandchildren Kenny, Hayden, Phoebe, Mairin, Julianne and Miya. She was also grandmother of the late Nathan King. 

Betty worked at Silverstein’s clothing store for nearly 30 years, eventually becoming buyer for the infant’s department. She was a member of Hawthorne’s Women’s Golf where she enjoyed many rounds of golf and social events with great friends. She was a devout Catholic most recently worshipping at St. Julie’s Church of North Dartmouth. 

Betty will always be remembered as a sweet, nurturing woman and was loved by everyone. She was always happy to be together with family and friends and was even known to make a batch of pudding or Jello shots for the party. 

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the Oaks Nursing Home and Southcoast VNA for the exceptional care they provided. 

Betty’s visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Perry Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Her funeral will take place on Wednesday morning, beginning in the funeral home at 9:00 A.M. and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Julie Billiart Church at 10:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in St. John Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford MA.