Edith Rowland King

Edith Rowland King, age 90, of Maryville died peacefully Saturday, August 11, 2012. She taught school at Alcoa High School until her retirement in 1982 and was a long time member of Broadway United Methodist Church in Maryville. She was an avid sports fan, particularly when it came to Lady Vols basketball and Atlanta Braves baseball. She loved the Smoky Mountains and hiked frequently in the mountains to more appreciate their beauty. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Rollo W. King and her parents Pitt and Lena Rowland. Survivors include sons, Mark and Scott King and daughter-in-law, Ann King all of Maryville, numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the nurses and staff at Morning View Village and to Ms. Pat Reynolds for the loving care during her final years. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Rev. Laura Rasor officiating. The interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Edith would appreciate donations to Broadway Methodist Church and/or Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.