Christine Auguste King

Obituary For Christine Auguste King

Mrs. Christine Auguste King passed away peacefully on Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.

A native of Germany and the daughter of the late August Feuerstein and Anna Winter Benjamin, Mrs. King had resided in Columbus since 1983 and was Catholic. Her prior employment was in Food Service at Ft. Benning, GA., and she was a dedicated Foster Parent for many years for the Muscogee County Department of Family and Children Services. “Mutti”, as she was so affectionately called by her family and friends was a very loving and giving person who enjoyed life to the fullest. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James B. King and a grandson, Elbert J. Covington, Jr.

She is survived by her loving, caring and devoted daughter, Elke Covington; a loving granddaughter, Evon Coppins; nine adoring great grandchildren, Kyara, Alleyah, Kayleigh and Kertaivous(Morgan) Coppins; Elbert III, Z’mir, Eyonna, Royal and Kaison Covington; three great great grandchildren, Leilani Irvin, Korra and Annalise Coppins; one brother, Eugene Marion Winter; special extended family, Evergreen and George Covington, Jamir Hammond; and a host of other relatives and friends, including a very devoted friend, Peggy Mark.

Per Ms. King’s request there will not be any services.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.

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