Gloria Patricia King née Burke formerly of Wilcox, Christ Church, entered into rest on October 8, 2026 at age 97.
Daughter of the late Samuel and Clarice Burke
Widow of Karl Keith King
Mother of Andria Murrell, Cheryl Ifill, Karl Jr., Noel, Errol and Mark King
Grandmother of Shayla and Matthew Murrell. Melissa, Shane, Zari and Erin Ifill, Jesse (Tricia), Neil, Kaela, Nicola, Joshua, Maisha and Micha King
Great-grandmother of 10
Mother-in-law of Patricia, Suzanne and Lisa King and Rev. Canon DeVere Murrell
Sister of Noel, David, Cedric and Mark Burke and seven others all deceased
Sister-in-law of Patricia, Marva, June and Sharon Burke, Dorothy & John King, and Daniel Ifill
Aunt of many in Barbados, the UK and USA
Friend of the St. Matthias Church family, the management and staff of Blessed to be a Blessing Nursing Home.
The funeral takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026 at St Matthias Anglican Church, Christ Church at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Mourning colors are optional. However, our matriarch loved the color green.
The organist and choir are asked to attend.
Wreaths may be delivered to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home no later than 7:30 a.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Live streaming via Downes and Wilson YouTube channel
Condolences may be sent to: www.downesandwilson.com
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Grace Bible Church Paddock Road says
October 28, 2026 at 11:41 pmTo the family of the late Gloria King, we extend our deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Psalm 147:3 “He heals the wounds of every shattered heart.”
You can reach us at:
Email: gbcpaddock@gmail.com
Church: Grace Bible Church, Paddock Road, St. Michael
Tel.no.: 427-1054/429-8929
Website: https://www.gracebiblechurchbarbados.com