Member, St. Monica's Chapter, Church of the Epiphany, Richardson, TX

From the moment Carol received her cross at the Service of Admission, June 8, 2008, she began to live out the Motto of the Order of the Daughters of the King. Carol became part of the DOK Flower Ministry, taking altar flowers to those in the hospital, nursing homes or shut-in. She worked in the Church bookstore--smiling and chatting with all the shoppers. She coordinated meals for members of our Parish who needed food during times of crisis. Carol served as the Graphic Editor for the electronic church newsletter. When her health dictated that she serve from home, she was Editor of Constant Contact communication on all the Epiphany communications.

Carol loved being a Daughter of the King. When she did the study to prepare for admission to the Order she said she felt blessed with every lesson and blessed by the women who were part of the Study with her. Carol was never without her cross. She gave real meaning to the phrase in the Prayer of the Order “Grant that we, your Daughters, ever may discern your truth and bear your cross through the battles of our earthly life”. Carol will be missed by all who were blessed to know and to love her.

Dear Heavenly Father, Grant the light of your presence and the glory of the life beyond to be Carol’s great and everlasting reward. AMEN

From the remarks by Donna DeMoss at the memorial service for Carol Gaffney

Member, The Daughters of the Divine, St. John, The Apostle, Pottsboro, Texas
Member, St. Monica's Chapter, Church of the Epiphany, Richardson, Texas

Elizabeth “Liz” Coppedge was lifted up on eagle wings to the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on February 27, 2012. Liz was admitted to the Order of the Daughters of the King, St. Monica’s chapter, on September 29, 2002, and had been a faithful member until she and her husband Dave moved out of the area. She became a member of The Daughters of the Divine, St. John, The Apostle in 2009. She brought grace, maturity and great love to the Daughters of the Divine. She was also a member of the Order of St. Luke, and had served on the vestry of the Church of the Epiphany.

Liz had an intimate, faithful relationship with Jesus Christ. She has been a great Christian role model, and mentored many people in their walk with Jesus. Her gentle spirit was an inspiration to those who knew her. When her health declined, she kept in touch with the Daughters via email. Liz will be remembered as a powerful prayer warrior and prayer partner.

By Marsha Green(St. John’s) and Mimi Tanner(Epiphany)

On November 6, 2011, Gayle Begley passed into eternal glory into the arms of her King and loving Savior, Jesus Christ. Gayle was a devoted member of the Order of the Daughters of the King admitted on October 1, 1982 at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Alief, Texas. At the time of her passing, Gayle was a member and served as the Chaplain of the Daughters of the King Chapter at Church of the Holy Apostles, Katy, Texas. For many years, Gayle lovingly devoted herself in ministry as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, as a liturgical reader and serving Eucharist, she was also a member of the Altar Guild and Pastoral Care Team serving Eucharist to the sick and homebound. For many years Gayle enjoyed serving in the church nursery caring for the babies and preschoolers during Sunday worship services and while the Mothers of Preschoolers Ministry had their meetings. Gayle worked tirelessly and in many capacities serving her church and her community.

For the past eight years, Gayle served as Chaplain for the Daughters of the King Chapter at Holy Apostles diligently leading the chapter in prayer and keeping the group informed of prayer needs. Gayle endured a lengthy and courageous battle with throat cancer before the Lord took her home and restored her in His heavenly kingdom. To our dear and loving sister, Gayle, we pray peaceful rest in the light of God’s presence and the glory of the life beyond that is Gayle’s great and everlasting reward. Rest in peace.

By: The Reverend Marjorie H. Holm, DOK
All Saints’ Episcopal Church

The Laura June King Alston Chapter at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, is saddened by the death of their former president, Peggy Vann Barber. She was a leader in all aspects of our church and spiritual life. Peggy’s faith journey touched many people and she never tired of spreading God’s goodness wherever she went. Though her humility prevented her from knowing it, her most powerful witness of God’s love was without words. Simply watching her was to witness a physical manifestation of the Peace that passes all understanding.

The sorrow of her death cannot match the peace of knowing who she is and where she is now. We give thanks for Peggy’s life. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Every Daughter of the King has come to realize and appreciate the uniqueness of the individual. Pauline was no exception to this rule. She never knew a stranger and her prayers excluded no one. In addition, her desire to serve others in His Name never waned, in spite of her ever increasing pain.

While a member of our Chapter at Trinity Church in Escondido, California for three short years, Pauline became involved in every aspect of the group and cherished the times when she was able to “indulge” her passion for educating new members. Prior to coming to California, she served the women of St. Gabriel’s, Englewood, Colorado as President of the DOK Chapter and was an inspiration to all. They write: “Prior to Pauline’s tenure, our chapter was floundering. Filled with the Holy Spirit and her indomitable enthusiasm to educate, our chapter doubled in membership and we continue to thrive to this day.”

We as Daughters hope to become a “blessing” to all. Pauline certainly did and remains so. She is sincerely missed.

On Friday, February 18, 2011, Marion Lackey Camp passed away.  Marion was a member of the Juanita Chapter, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Temple Hills, MD, Diocese of Washington, Province III.  She had been a member of the Daughters of the King since the first year it was chartered at St. Barnabas in 1978.  The Marion Junior Daughters of the King at St. Barnabas was chartered in her name on February 2, 1997. 

Marion was a resident of the Collington Retirement Community In Mitchellville, MD.  Needless to say, Marion will be missed tremendously.  She truly was a jewel to us.