Obituary of Betty Joan King

Betty Joan King Unadilla—Betty Joan King, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Betty was born on December 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Geiger) Maguire. Betty was very proud of her education, attending PS 45 Elementary School in Brooklyn, and graduating from Our Lady of Wisdom Academy. On March 26, 1950, she was married to Robert J. King in Cambria Heights, NY. They resided in Bayshore, Long Island for many years during which time she worked for AT&T and as a Welcome Wagon Hostess. They relocated to the Tri-Town Area in 1978, where together, they owned and operated the Country Motel in Unadilla for over 30 years. Betty was a gifted photographer, and a member of the BPW in Sidney. Betty and Bob enjoyed traveling the world together, with her favorite trips being to Alaska and China. Betty is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Russell McIntyre of Sidney; son, Wayne Robert King of Sidney; four grandchildren: Taylor and Ashley Baker and their son, Harrison; Brendon King (Janet Bissett) and their children Maddex and Zirus, Jordan King and Shane Tarr, all of Sidney; two sisters, Kathy Maguire and Barbara Maguire, as well as several nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert on March 4, 2015 after 64 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Carol King, and a granddaughter, Hope Baker. Friends are invited to call from 12:00noon to 2:00pm on Sunday, December 2nd at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will follow at 2:00pm at the funeral chapel with Rev. Larry Bailey officiating. Betty will be laid to rest beside Robert in the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery in Saratoga at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Betty's memory may be directed to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, 101 E. Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Share condolences online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.