Mary Catherine King, age 62, of Benton passed away Wednesday evening, August 9, 2023 at Saline Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones, singing her favorite songs to her. After a long battle with breast cancer, she is now at peace in the arms of Jesus. Cathy served as a Senior Account Manager at Cadence Insurance for the past 13 years and was a member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Pickens Thompson Jr., and Mary Gusaline Thompson.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Douglas King of Benton; two children, Jessica Michelle and Gerald Henson of Texarkana, Texas, Christina Danielle Chenault of Benton; two step-children, Robert Dillon King and Ryan Douglas King, both of Benton; four siblings, Vynn Lea Stuart of Texarkana, Texas, George David and Charlotte Thompson of Alvarado, Texas, Robert Dennis and Margaret Thompson of Benton, and Stacey Michelle Thompson of Benton; four grandchildren of whom she adored, Grayson Clay, Gerald Tate, and Tilly Grace Henson all of Texarkana, Texas, and Ella Rose King of Benton; ten nieces and nephews, Mathew and wife Tugi Myers, Mark and wife Sarah Myers, Robert and wife Maria, Daisy and Rose Thompson, Felicia and husband Eric McAlpin, Andrea Thompson, Katelyn and husband Tyler Ridling, Shelby and Audrie Riddling.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 at Ashby Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Whether you knew Cathy well or only just met her, it was immediately apparent that her life was a beautiful picture of this verse. She carried a love in her heart for others like no one else. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[a] Do not be conceited.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

– Romans 12: 10-18