Letha Howell King, 76, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Letha was a retired Laboratory Technician and a member of Lawrenceburg Elks Lodge #2206 and Pleasant Grove United Methodist. She enjoyed painting rocks, going on cruises, cooking, and playing with her grandchildren.
Letha is survived by her beloved husband, James Glenn King, and her four children: Grace Ann Dalton (Todd), James J. Payne, John King (Michelle), and Stephanie Gilbreath (Jason). She is also survived by one bonus daughter, Shellie Evans (Jon), six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Isaac and Betty Linville Howell, her brother Randy E. Howell, and two granddaughters, Lacey Brianna King and Letha Renee Mitchell.
The graveside service and interment will be held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 5, 2025, with Bobby Gobble officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be mailed to Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund, Patti Moore, 340 Valley Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Letha Howell, please visit our floral store.
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