“Well Done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”
-Matthew 25:21(KJV)
Patricia Ann Porter King, lovingly known as Tricia, peacefully transitioned on January 9, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on February 9, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Willie Louis Porter and Mary Louise Porter.
As the eldest of three children, Patricia carried herself as a quiet source of strength for her family. Raised in Birmingham, she lived her life with humility, dignity, and grace. She attended WC Davis Elementary School and Ullman High School, graduating in May 1965. Shortly after, in June 1965, she moved to San Diego, California, where she built a life rooted in the values her parents instilled in her.
Patricia’s professional life reflected her gentle spirit and strong work ethic. She worked for Lane Bryant in Mission Valley, rising to Store Manager, later served the City of San Diego as a Special Events Traffic Controller, and retired from Sharp Memorial Hospital as a Concierge, where her kindness left a lasting impression on all she encountered.
Patricia was soft-spoken, kind, and deeply thoughtful. She never sought attention, yet her presence brought peace and comfort. Her love was steady, her faith unwavering, and her strength quietly evident in everything she did. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Sammy King, and a loving mother to her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sammy King, son Eric King, daughter Kimberly King, and her parents. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons; Derrick
King (Betty) and Brian King, her three treasured grandchildren; Eric, Ellahi, and Emirah, her sisters; Bobbie Cooper (Bernard) and Paulette Rich-Roby (Curtis), her sister-in-law Shirley Law, her “girls”, with whom she shared a special and enduring bond; Ida Hall and Climmer “Jean” Graham; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Patricia now rests in eternal peace, reunited with her loved ones and embraced by God’s promise. Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy of quiet courage, unconditional love, and grace will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
-Psalm 34-18
Rest in peace, Tricia. Your love remains with us always.
