Delores Marie King

August 8, 1926 - September 20, 2019

Delores Marie (Short) King August 8, 1926 – September 20, 2019 Delores Marie (Short) King, 93 years old, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019, in Independence, MO. She is preceded in death by both of her parents John and Mary Short, her loving husband of 72 years Franklin King, brother Marvin Short, daughter Linda DeMeulenaere, and son-in-law Gary Lowe. She is survived by her daughter Debbie Lowe, and son-in-law Tom DeMeulenaere; 3 grandchildren, Jeannie, Shelly (Cory), and Robby; 6 great-grandchildren, Brittney, Branden, Bryce, Anna, Katie, and Ellaina; and 1 great-great-granddaughter, Payton. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 12-2 PM, with a funeral service starting at 2PM, at Maple Hill Funeral Home and burial to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery. Delores loved her flower gardens and house plants, and would delight in being surrounded by them once again. The family is very grateful for the care and compassion shown by Crossroads Hospice of Independence, Missouri. Their team has been with us through a tough year, providing support, sympathy, and healing laughter. Crossroads Hospice of Independence, Missouri 14310 E 42nd St S Ste 600 Independence, MO 64055