With profound love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Carole Anne Crowder-King, born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1946, and raised in Spokane, Washington. Carole was the cherished daughter of Harry Crowder and Katrina McNorton. With the inspiration of her older brothers, Fr. John Hopkins and Dr. Charles Hopkins II, she developed a spirit of service and excellence.
After moving to Seattle, Carole’s nurturing spirit and deep compassion led her to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1974, a Master of Science in Nursing in 1999, and a 40-year practice in healthcare.
Carole’s faith and love of music enriched her life. She was a dedicated member of St. Therese Catholic Church for over 40 years, singing joyfully with the Shades of Praise Choir and many other gospel groups. Her name, meaning “joyful song and free person,” perfectly reflected her spirit. Her love of purple and butterflies symbolized her beauty, nobility, and transformative spirit.
Carole is survived by her devoted husband, Donald King; children NaKenge, Ayana, Antonia, and Angela; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Sinaya, Hyker, Hunter, Dane, Sebastian, Ronan, Alphonse, and Flora; brother Harry Collier; sons-in-law Wade, Poul, and Andrew; sisters-in-law Roberta, Martha, and Marian; and numerous beloved family and friends.
A celebration of Carole’s life will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church – 926 35th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 on Saturday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m., with a reception to follow, where all who loved her are welcomed to join in honoring her beautiful spirit.
Carole Crowder-King, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, healer, singer, and servant of the Lord, is now singing with the angels. Her melody will forever echo in the hearts of those she touched.
Source: Seattle Medium
