Faith King

Faith Katherine King, 71 of St. Louis Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2025, at Clarendale St. Peters. Faith was a beloved mother, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois on August 14, 1953, Faith was the fourth child born into the large King family. The Kings moved to Kirkwood, Missouri in 1968. Faith spent over 30 years teaching children with special needs for the Special School District of St. Louis County. Since her retirement in 2017, Faith loved bird watching, reading books and spending time with her family and friends.

Faith is survived by her children, Jennifer Paisley (Drayton) and Benjamin Spitler (Amy), grandson Caleb; sister Jennifer Finley (Timothy), and brothers Forrest King (Debbie), Christopher King, uncle David King (Linda), aunt Barbara Neil, and her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Faith was also a dear step grandmother to Adrianna, GraceAnne and Julianna.

She was preceded in death by her son Charles Spitler (2022), and many dear friend and relatives.

Faith will be remembered for her joy in life, positivity in the face of cancer, and her love for family and friends.

A celebration of life service will take place at Harvester Christian Church on May 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. The family would also like to invite you to an open house at 807 Garonne Dr. Manchester MO 63021 on May 12th, 2025 from 4 p.m to 7 p.m.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Glioblastoma Foundation or Wild Bird Rehabilitation in Overland, Missouri.