Marian Elizabeth Hempt King

Marian Elizabeth Hempt King, 99, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on May 13, 1926, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Clarence O. and Esther S. (Sipe) Hempt. Marian touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

A proud graduate of Penn State University, Marian earned her Bachelor's Degree and spent her professional life as a sole proprietor in the women's apparel industry. Her entrepreneurial spirit was matched only by her passion for serving others. As an active member of Baughman Church in New Cumberland, she taught Sunday School, contributed to the PTA, and was a beloved Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, helping to shape the lives of future generations.

Marian was not only a nurturing mother and grandmother but also a talented artist. A member of the Harrisburg Watercolor Society, she expressed her creativity through her painting, and her love for nature blossomed in her stunning flower arrangements, especially her skill in Ikebana. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Marian found immense joy in travel, cooking, and creating beautiful memories with her family.

Marian is survived by her beloved son, Rex (Lynne) King; her cherished grandsons, Ryan, Logan, and Erik King; and her precious great-granddaughters, Ariel Cook and Nara King. Each of them carries forward her legacy of love, creativity, and community spirit. She is preceded in death in addition to her parents by her husband, Clifford E. King and son, Clifford S. King. 

A funeral will be held at Parthemore Funeral Home on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Burial will be private at Rolling Green in Camp Hill.