February 3, 2026, 77, Goldsboro – Gwendolyn Willett Josey King was born February 5, 1948 to Willie Mae Graham; and was raised by her loving parents Frank and Mary Josey. Gwendolyn transitionedfrom labor to glory on February 3, 2026.
At an early age, Gwendolyn accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She loved her church family and served faithfully until her health declined. In her quiet moments, she read God’s word and faithfully watched her favorite gospel programs. She loved watching sports, movies, Family Feud, and listening to all kinds of music. Spending time with Erika, Nykea and Lyfe brought her great joy. Eric, her beloved and only son brought a smile of sunshine every time he visited her.
Gwendolyn married Alonzo King on September 15, 2002, and they enjoyed life to the fullness while traveling and spending quality time together. Gwendolyn loved her dear sisters, Gloria, Edith and Mamie as they often sharedawesome life memories together. “The Sisters” as she would always call them!
She was preceded in death by her birth mother Willie Mae Graham, Frank and Mary Josey, who reared her. Hersisters: Gloria Summers, Laura Johnston, and Mary Graham.
She is survived by her husband Alonzo King, one daughter Erika Lawson and son Eric Lawson, two grandchildren: Nykea Simmons and Raquan Coley, one great granddaughter Lyfe Simmons and her step daughter Christy Giles.
Three sisters: Edith Ward, Mamie Moses (James), and Marsha Riddle. Five nieces, including one niece who was dear to her heart Letha Richardson. Five nephews aspecial friend: Carlton Exum and a host of family and friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks to:
Arrkka Health Care. Especially Melissa (health care aide)
Kitty Askins Hospice staff, for their compassion and care. While we mourn her earthly absence, we rejoice in knowing she has gone home to rest, where there is no more pain, only peace and eternal joy.
She fought a good fight, she finished her course, and she kept the faith
