On February 23, 2022, Gladys Virginia Fox-King, peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Gladys affectionately known as "GiGi" was born on July 29, 1931, to the late Elijah and Mary Washington-Fox. She was the youngest daughter from this union.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Chestnut Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Gladys served the church in many capacities once being the church clerk and Superintendent of the Sunday School. She was a faithful member also serving on several committees to include the Missionary Ministry and Autumn Age Ministries to name a few. Gladys was also an active member of the Eastern Star until her health began to decline.

Gladys was educated at Georgetown School #5 and John M. Gandy High School in Ashland, Virginia. After high school, she became employed with Miller & Rhoads until she decided to be a domestic housewife.

In 1950, she welcomed a baby boy named William L. Fox. She was joined in matrimony to the late Harold W. King, Sr. on October 3, 1959. From this union they were blessed with two children, Harold W. King, Jr. and Patricia A. King. Gladys also helped to raise several children that she took into her home until they were able to care for themselves.

Gladys was a no-nonsense woman who exuded strength. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking and hosting Sunday dinner after church. Gladys was a firm believer in saying what she meant and meaning what she said.

Mrs. King was preceded in death by her late husband Harold W. King, Sr.; her daughter Patricia A. King; her mother and father; and all of her siblings.

She is survived by her sons William L. Fox (Hanna) and Harold W. King, Jr. (Loretta); four grandchildren Wendy L. Williams (Anthony), Wanda L. Miller (Kasiem), Kimberly M. Knight (Ryan), and Javon A. King whom she raised after the untimely death of his mother; four great-grandchildren Olivia Knight, Priest Williams, Kameron Knight, and Elijah Miller; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; extended family to include Cliff Walker, Sylvester Hunt, Lynadria Ware, and Robert Gardener; and a host of other family and friends among them two devoted cousins, John Williams and Arletha Winston.