Mrs. Mary Carol Yates King, age 70, of Jesup, GA passed away early Sunday morning (7/7/2024) at Hospice of South Georgia following an extended illness.

Born July 29, 1953, in Jesup, Georgia, she was a daughter of Althea Murray Yates and the late Charles Augusta Yates. She lived all her life in Wayne and Ware Counties and was a 1972 graduate of Wayne County High School. She was a longtime housewife and a member of Hacklebarney Baptist Church.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a stepson, Brian King.

Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Randolph King of Jesup; son, Jonathan King of Jesup; a stepson, Brandon King (wife Candice) of Waycross; grandchildren, Emily Manning (husband J.P.) of Blackshear and Sam King of Waycross; great granddaughter, Brinlee Kate Manning of Blackshear; mother, Althea Murray Yates of Jesup; 2 sisters, Sharleen Blocker (husband Larry) of Loganville and Peggy Smith (husband Bob) of Jesup; brother, Thomas Yates of Jesup; 2 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tim and Janet King of Waycross and Steve and Marie King of Homeland; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service will take place Wednesday (7/10/24) at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Boulevard, Jesup, GA 31545.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.