1927-2021
Mrs. Virginia Wilson King Salyer, age 93, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 5, 2021, at her residence.
She was born June 23, 1927, in Carter County, Kentucky, the youngest daughter of the late Moses and Lucy Dickerson Wilson.
Virginia was a member of the Dry Branch Church of God and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, quilting and gospel music.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Salyer; one daughter, Arlene King; and 12 brothers and sisters.
Virginia is survived by three sons, Dallas King (Alice), Gary King, Arlin King (Denise), all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; eight daughters, Selma King Logan, Carolyn Robinson (Jeffrey), Elaine Lemaster (Dennis), Patricia Dehart (James Manning), and Lesa Kimmet (Martin), all of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Joyce Flynn (Benny) and Sandra King, both of Morehead, Kentucky, and Brenda Parker (Ronnie) of Carter City, Kentucky; 56 grandchildren; 123 great grandchildren; and 25 great-great grandchildren. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2021, at Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Clifford “Tippy” Price and Brother Gayle Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021, and after 9 a.m. on Friday at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West Highway US 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164.
Michael Robinson, Zack Steagall, Jason King, William Logan, David Parker and Jordan Kimmet will serve as pallbearers. Robbie Puckett and Joseph Puckett will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, we ask that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.globefc.com.