Mother Margaret Ruth Horton King Obituary
We bid farewell to Mother Margaret Ruth Horton King of Raleigh, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 28, 2026 at the age of 90. Mother touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mother Margaret Ruth Horton King to pay them a last tribute.
Though Mother may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Mother touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parent Margaret Ruth Horton King (Raleigh). She is survived by: her children, Dorothy King Morgan of Raleigh, David Emerson King (Audrey) of Raleigh and William Demetrice King; and her siblings, Barbara Dozier (John), Dorothy Jones, Emma Johns, Phillip Horton, Edward Horton (Margaret), Milton Horton and Virginia Horton. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren.
