Jean Harden King, Class of 1952, passed away Friday, August 18.

She grew up in the Cottage Avenue home of her parents, Wayne and Catherine Harden, which was across U.S. 19 from the Olesky family’s Church Street house.

Former Monongah High quarterback, the late Carroll Rogers, grew up in the Cottage Avenue home at the bottom of the hill. Ava and Fred Cogar were in the 2^nd house. The Hardens were in the third house.

Jean’s brother, Don Harden, is deceased.

Jean’s obituary:

Pearl Jean Harden King

October 29, 1933 - August 18, 2017

Pearl (Jean Harden) King of Grant Town, wife of the late Jess R. King who passed away on August 2007.

She was the daughter of the late Wayne and Catherine Harden of Monongah.  She had one brother, the late Donald R. Harden of Baltimore.

Jean was born in Monongah and was a 1952 graduate of Monongah High school.  She was an employed as a doorkeeper for Peoples Furniture for 11 years.

Jean married Jess King on October 03, 1959.  They were blessed with two sons, Mark J. and wife Lisa of Stafford, VA and Bradley W and wife Janie of Falling Waters, WV.  She was truly blessed with 5 grandchildren, Jessica, Phillip, Anthony, Katie and Grace. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Jean was a former member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Fairmont where she taught CCD and RCIA classes.  She also belonged to St. Elizabeth Guild.

Jean enjoyed every day the flowers, birds, puzzle books, soap operas, family and friends. 

Family will receive friends at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Ave. Fairmont, Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday with Father Robert Perillo acting as celebrant.  Entombment will follow at Grandview Mausoleum.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com