Gilberta E. King

August 3, 1918 - December 26, 2020

Gilberta E. King, 102, a life-long resident of Lafayette passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Indiana Veterans Home. She was born August 3, 1918 in Newton County, IN, to the late Guy E. and Mable (Joyce) Crayden. She was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Gilberta worked as a Nursing Aid for St. Elizabeth for 40 years before retiring in 1975. On December 6, 1981 she married Stanley F. King at Brown St. United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2011. Surviving are niece Cynthia Morgan and great-niece Tina Huto both of New York, as well as several other extended family members. Along with her husband, Stanley, she is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters: Betty Rose Raudabaugh and Frances Felker Visitation will be held from 10am-10:30am Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 10:30am with Chaplain David Hess officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guidelines. Masks are required. Live webcasting of the funeral service will be available at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com Please click on the link below to watch the webcast for Gilberta E. King. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1110290