KING, Barbara Burdette Barbara Burdette King went home to be with her Lord on February 28th, 2020. She was surrounded by close friends and family when she departed for the glories of Heaven. Barbara was born in Connellsville, PA on May 17th, 1955. She moved with her family to Dallas, TX in 1959. After graduating from Kimball High School in Dallas in 1973, she attended The University of Texas (Austin), where she met her future husband, best friend and the love of her life, Dennis King. Barbara and Dennis were married on March 20, 1982. Barbara was truly a gift to all who knew her. She was kindhearted and sweet-natured to everyone she met. Her priorities were her faith, family and friends. She was extremely gifted and talented in many ways and had a servant's heart. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, she was an interior designer and decorator, landscaper, florist and expert home remodeler. There are many beautifully remodeled homes, stunning floral arrangements and landscape projects which exist today as a result of her hard work and expertise. She was a member of Countryside Bible Church from the time she moved to Southlake in 1993 until the time of her death. While at Countryside she served on the Decorating Committee, assisted with the Crown Ministry Christmas gift baskets for shut-ins and widows, and helped with the Vacation Bible School program. Barbara also attended Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) for 12 years. Eight (8) of those 12 years were as a discussion leader, where she led and facilitated a group of approximately 15 ladies each week as they reviewed and discussed their Bible lessons. Barbara's life was guided by her Christian faith. She always said she just wanted to live a simple life as God desires for us. She wanted her mind to dwell only on "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute and anything worthy of praise." Phil 4:8 She was most proud of her two sons and knew they were gifts from God. She prayed for them daily. Barbara looked forward with joy to the birth of her first grandchild, Colin Burdette King, but the Lord in His sovereignty had other plans and called her home early. Barbara was preceded in death by her wonderful parents, Don and June Burdette, and a brother, Allen Burdette. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Dennis King; son, Brad King and his wife Kelly(and their son Colin who is due June 25th), son, Reid King; brothers Bob Burdette of Houston, Elliott Burdette of Dallas, Mark Burdette (and his wife Carolyn) of San Diego and Brad Burdette (and his wife Erin) of Dallas. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, grandnieces and a grandnephew. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Barbara was held on Saturday, March 7th at Countryside Bible Church, Southlake, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to either Countryside Bible Church, Southlake, TX 76092 (www.countrysidebible.org/give) Barbara King Memorial Fund (Benevolence) or Bible Study Fellowship International (bsfinternational.org).