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C. Jean King

October 27, 1951 — January 16, 2025

Franklin

C. Jean King, 73, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at her home with her beloved granddaughter by her side on Thursday, January 16, 2025 

Born in Grove City, PA on October 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Young King. 

She was a graduate of Franklin High School.

Jean worked as an RSA at Polk Center for a number of years.

Jean’s family and grandchildren were everything to her and she also loved the companionship of her dog Missy. In her earlier years, Jean enjoyed crafting and going to yard sales. 

She was married to Robert C. Shaffer and they spent nearly 40 years together and he preceded her in death on May 21, 2014. 

Surviving is her daughter, Kali J. Swab and her husband Dana of Franklin; three grandchildren, Sierra Swab, Renee Swab and Dana Swab III; three great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Swab, Kyler Porter and Elizabeth Porter; a sister, Holly.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin where family and friends are welcome from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Monday.

A funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Maddison Bakker, Certified Celebrant, officiating. 

Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to her family by visiting www.Huffguthrie.com. 

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Visitation

Monday, January 20, 2025

5:30 - 7:30 pm (Eastern time)

Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services

312 West Park Street, Franklin, PA 16323

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Funeral Service

Monday, January 20, 2025

Starts at 7:30 pm (Eastern time)

Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services

312 West Park Street, Franklin, PA 16323

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