Melody Lagretta King

Melody LaGretta (Hussey) King age 82 of Hastings passed away September 15, 2012 at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

She was born February 21, 1930 in Vermontville, Michigan the daughter of Charles and Geraldine (Hokanson) Hussey. Melody graduated from Charlotte High School in 1948.

She raised five sons and was a housewife until 1972 when she and her husband, Ivan purchased the Music Center (which is now Kings Electronics and Appliance). Melody and Ivan sold their business to sons, Mike and Tim in 1994. Melody and Ivan enjoyed spending their winters in Cortez, Florida. Melody was very creative and had many hobbies and interests throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening, ceramic pottery, making jewelry and raised orchids, just to name a few. Melody and Ivan raised cows and chickens for a few years on their farm as well.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Geraldine and Charles Hussey and son, Curtis.

Melody is survived by her husband, Ivan King; sons: Tim (Jackie) King, Mike (Jeanne) King, Dan (Tammi) King and Brad King; ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions:
Pennock Hospice
1230 W. State St.
Hastings, MI 49058

Vistation:
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home

Private Family Funeral services will be held on Thursday.