Amy KL King
Visitation:
Saturday
January 28, 2023
3PM-7PM
Location:
John Krtil Funeral Home
1297 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
Funeral Service:
Saturday
January 28, 2023
4PM
Fr. Fraser
Amy K.L. King, 87, of New York City, passed away peacefully at Weill Cornell/NY Presbyterian Hospital/Calvary hospice care. Amy was born on December 28, 1935 in Shanghai, China. She met her husband, Dr. Thomas K.C. King, on the steamship “Corfu” on their way to England for education. Amy graduated from nursing school in Edinburg as a pediatric nurse. On July 15, 1959, she married her husband at the Church of Salisbury in Edinburgh.
Amy and Dr. Thomas King lived in Hong Kong from 1967-1970, during which time she took up Chinese painting and flower arrangement. When Amy was discovered to be a talented artist, she generously shared her beautiful paintings with family. In 1970, Amy traveled with her family to the U.S. and settled in New York City for her husband’s career and the opportunities it made for her two daughters, Susan and Caroline. Amy later received an American nursing degree, and a BA from Hunter College. Amy shared her kindness for years as a visiting nurse throughout the City.
Amy was known for her gentle soul, her kindness and beautiful smile. She was a steady, supportive spouse and always loved being with her family. This past Christmas, Amy had the wonderful opportunity to share her smile, her love and her kindness with her children, grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is already missed by all.
Amy was predeceased by her husband Dr. Thomas K.C. King. She was the daughter of Hu Die, more widely known by her English name, Butterfly Wu, a most popular Chinese actress during the 1920s and 1930s. She is survived by her brother David Poon, her daughters Susan and Caroline, their spouses Jim and Jim; her grandchildren Thomas, Christopher, Kathryn, Megan, Eric, Rachel and Zachary and her great grandchildren Charlie, Kit, Shaye, Jack, Matilda and Giuliana.
A service will be held at 4pm during calling hours (3pm-7pm) on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the John Krtil Funeral Home, 1297 First Avenue (70th St) New York, NY 10021. Live stream of the service can be accessed through the Krtil Funeral home website link, https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/amy-kl-king
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Weill Cornell Medicine, Thomas K.C. King. M.D. Pulmonary Fellow Research Fund, 1300 York Avenue, Box 314, New York, NY 10065, Attn: Vikki Jones or online at Thomas K.C. King, M.D. Pulmonary Fellow
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