Barbara King

Barbara Ann King passed on to glory on August 17, 2026, at Northampton Manor in Frederick, Maryland.
Barbara was born on March 21, 1937, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, to the late Luclaire Virginia Randolph and Walter Bruce Randolph. She was the second of six children.

Barbara was educated through the Montgomery County Public School system and graduated from George Washington Carver High School with the Class of 1955. On December 19, 1955, Barbara married the love of her life, Eugene S. King. Together, they built a loving family. On May 14, 1954, Barbara welcomed her son, Eugene King, affectionately known as “Chuckie.” Barbara was a dedicated and hardworking employee of J.C. Penney’s for 45 years. She retired in 2009 from the Lake Forest Mall location in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Barbara leaves to cherish her precious memory her sister, Sarah Minor (John); her beloved son, Eugene “Chuckie” King; her grandchildren, Dr. Carlesha Douglas (Adrian), Eugene King III, Kelly King and Anthony King; eleven beautiful great-grandchildren; her devoted cousin, Elizabeth Adams; her special friend, Paul Hawkins; and a host of relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Doris Johnson, Walter Eugene Randolph, Betty Jane Jenifer, and Ellen Lee Randolph.

Barbara will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and friends, the strength she carried throughout her life, and the memories she leaves behind in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and she will be deeply missed.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

May Barbara Ann King rest peacefully and eternally in God’s loving care.