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Effie King Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 15, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Effie King (Cleveland, Tennessee). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Ruby (Effie); her grandparents, Jesse, Rudy Daniels, Roy and Dorothy McDermott; her husband Trossie King; and her siblings, William, Ronnie, Steven, James McDermott, Jr., Clifford Bailey, Rubenia Moore and Lisa Newsom.

She is survived by: her children, Tyson King, Sr. (Regina) and Yolanda Rice; her great grandchildren, Peaches, Tyson King Jr. (Jeremiah), Jamial, Concepshe'an, Victoria, Jay Dean, JaMia, J'Anah Davis and Jordan; her sister Michelle Wade; her brother-in-law Bryant McDermott; her mother-in-law Ruth Malone; her uncles, Webster and Kenneth McDermott (Charlesetta); and her aunt Alice Oliver.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
M.D. DOTSON & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, LLC



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