Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Evonne Smiley King will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lake Cove Baptist Church, with Reverend Ervin Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in McCormick Cemetery, Turkey Creek, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Mrs. King, 64, of Glenmora, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a devoted homemaker and a Baptist by faith. She cherished every moment spent with her family, especially her grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Her favorite holiday was Christmas where she loved being elf, “Nona Sparkles” for her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Oria Smiley; two brothers, Edmond Dale Thomas Smiley, Sr. and Arthur Thomas Smiley; and one sister, Karen Clark.

Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include her loving husband of forty-four years, Charles Glenn King of Glenmora; four daughters, Kayla King (John) of Glenmora, Lisa King (Josh) of LeCompte, Sara King of Glenmora, and Ashley King (Joe) of Glenmora; one sister, Arlene Hatfield (Elton) of West Monroe; eleven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will be held at Lake Cove Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at the church on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. until time of service.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are: Joe Coker, Josh Hawkins, John Turner, Owen Coker, Jaden Guillory, and Edmond Dale Thomas Smiley, Jr.