Hurt……….Shirley Mattox King, age 79 of Hurt died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab Center in Altavista.

Born August 8, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Frank D. Mattox and Ilene Miller Mattox.  She was predeceased by her husband, Thelbert Edward "Buddy" King; and two sisters, Ella Martin, and Margaret King.  Mrs. King was a member of St. John's Pentecostal Holiness Church and she retired from the Lane Company.  She loved frogs; and she enjoyed fishing, going to Nags Head, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Ronnie King and wife, Linda of Hurt, and Dennis King and wife, Brenda of Hurt; four daughters, Sheila Payne and husband, Roy of Hurt, Loretta Arthur of Hurt, Cynthia Sherwood and husband, Eddie of Hurt, and Shirley Ann Varnadore and husband, Bill of Hurt; two brothers, Slick Mattox of Hurt, and Howard Mattox of Hurt; four sisters, Carolyn Arnold and husband, Roger of Hurt, Lois Heater and husband, Ben of Altavista, Kathy Mann and husband, Russell of Chatham, and Mary Roach and husband, Jeff of Hurt; a brother-in-law, Swanson King of Renan; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the King Family Cemetery by Pastor Tim Lane.

The family will receive friends at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Brenda King, 197 Thrush Road, Hurt.

The family would like to thank Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab Center and the Centra Hospice staff for all their love and care.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .