Terry T. King, 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Dimensions Living in Appleton.  Terry was born on November 10, 1938, to the late George and Gertrude (Plank) Theiss in Appleton, WI. She attended Appleton High School and graduated with the class of 1957. Terry was united in marriage to Richard King on June 21, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton, going on to raise 5 children. Mom and Dad were married 64 years before Dad's passing in 2021.

Terry worked several years as a cashier at Hal's Red Owl and K-Mart Foods. When both stores closed, she went to work for Voight Insurance and became a licensed property and casualty agent. She then joined Monday and Associates Insurance. For 25 years she truly loved working with Dale Monday and staff.

Terry loved cooking, reading and playing cards. She had a fun sense of humor and loved playing creative jokes on family and friends. Family was very special to her and was instilled in all of us. Mom always loved to get together for family time aka "party time". She would always have some new recipe she would spring on us. E-A-T!

Terry is survived by her children, David (Amy) King, Appleton, Kari Farley, Appleton, Jeff King, Appleton, Katie Wydeven, Appleton and J.P. (Jodi) King, Darboy. Terry was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and 6-1/2 great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, John (Lois) Theiss, Richard Theiss (special friend Karen Marek), sister Trudy Kemps and sister-in law Pam King. There were many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends all very special to her. She was predeceased in death by her husband Richard, brothers-in law Don Kemps, Peter King, Daniel King, a sister-in-law Judy Dewall, and special friend Carol Plank.

A celebration of life will take place at 11:30 am on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 W Pine Street, Appleton where Mom was an usher for many years. Friends may visit the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral mass.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pillars – 605 Hancock St., Appleton, WI 54911.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Dimensions Living and Moments Hospice. Thank you for taking such good care of Mom. Also thanks to Bob for providing emotional support.