Ms Johnnie Marlene King

Johnnie Marlene King, 83, of Hockley, Texas, formerly of Franklin, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Marlene was born on November 11, 1939 in Houston, Texas. At a young age her family moved to Franklin, Texas where she attended Franklin High School. She graduated from Houston Community College in 1987. Marlene spent 25 years working at Texas Department of Public Safety. She began her career in the Drivers License Service in 1973, and then transferred to the Texas Rangers, Company A, in 1974. She served 6 Texas Ranger Captains during her service. She was passionate about her work and was a dedicated employee. She mothered a long list of Texas Rangers during her service, typing handwritten and audio reports from the Rangers. She took great pride taking care of the Rangers for many years. She typed all day long with grace and without complaining. She was highly respected and regarded by the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Ranger staff. She had a major impact on all that knew her. In 2015, she was inducted into the Former Texas Rangers Association as an honorary member. She was so proud to receive this honor. Marlene was an avid reader and enjoyed discussing politics. Before working for the Texas Department of Public Safety, she worked part time as a librarian and probably read most of the books in the library. She enjoyed traveling to various countries with her husband, George, and taking family vacations with her children and grandchildren. Marlene also enjoyed the country life. Her and George had a farm in Franklin, Texas where they raised cattle and horses. They moved there for a short time after retirement before eventually returning to Hockley, Texas. Marlene is survived by her children, Kenneth King, Michael King and wife Mary; Ronald King and wife Tamala; Rebecca King and husband Barron Hall; grandchildren, Kenny and wife Brandy; Ashley, Kimberly and husband James; Amy, Jason and wife Ashley; Erica, Sydney, Kayla and Morgan; greatgrandchildren, Brentley, Ashton, Gracie, Jocee, Addison, Kyleigh, Michael, Derek, Alie, Velana, Colin, and Bryson. She was preceded in death by her husband George, and her parents, John and Eddie Louise Fulton. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extent condolences to the King family during this difficult time.