SR1383 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1383 LRB102 30201 ECR 42564 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Nancy Caroline Casteel King of Champaign, who passed away on June 3, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Nancy King was born to Lela May McGarvey and Myron Craig Casteel in Detroit on December 6, 1937; she was raised by her parents in Springfield; she earned her bachelor's degree in History and English from Millikin University in 1959, where she made lifelong friends as a member of Pi Beta Phi women's fraternity; she married Gene King; she earned her master's degree in Psychology and Guidance Counseling from the University of Illinois; after relocating to Champaign, she received her broker's designation from Parkland College; and

WHEREAS, Nancy King taught middle school in Rantoul; she later served as Dean of Girls in Lombard as well as a guidance counselor in La Grange; and

WHEREAS, Nancy King went on to have a long and successful career in real estate; she was a broker and owner of Landmark Real Estate; she was also a top producer with Devonshire Realty and Coldwell Banker; throughout her real estate career, she continued to use her educational background while explaining contract terms to clients, teaching real estate classes, and frequently mentoring new agents; and

WHEREAS, Nancy King was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church in Champaign, where she enjoyed fellowship and attending and teaching Bible study; she was also integral in establishing the church's columbarium, where she will interred; and

WHEREAS, Nancy King was an avid reader, artist, musician, cook, and gardening enthusiast; she loved traveling and took many great trips with family and her close group of friends; she also enjoyed having monthly lunches with her Red Hat Society; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Nancy Caroline Casteel King and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Nancy King as an expression of our deepest sympathy.