Melba King

Mrs. Melba Greene King, 75, of Charlottesville, Va., passed away Sept. 5, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born November 1942, in Delhi, La., she attended Louisiana State University and Vanderbilt University, and was a registered dietitian.
She recently relocated to her dream town of Charlottesville, where she delighted in hosting her family and friends on her porch overlooking the pond discussing recipes and books.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Glenn Edward King; daughters, Dr. Lisa King Bishara (Dr. Tarek Bishara), Julie King Murphy Esq. (Dr. Bryan Murphy), and son Andrew Courtland King MSc (Dr. Eva King); grandchildren, Katherine Bishara, Brooks and Ellie Murphy; and also by her sister, Evelyn Dandridge (Robert Dandridge); and niece, Susan Dandridge.
The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of the Piedmont (www.hopva.org/donate) or the American Cancer Society.

Published 9.19.18