Nina

King

Nina Lynn Stansberry King, known to many as "Lady Touch" and "Dark N Lovely," peacefully departed this life on September 21, 2026, at the age of 59. Nina was born on April 14, 1967, to Betty Jean Stansberry and Nathaniel Stansberry Sr.

Nina grew up in Saint Louis, Missouri and received her education in the Normandy School District. Nina was a force of nature from the very beginning. She was a woman who always looked her absolute best and effortlessly stood out in any crowd. True to her own words, she proudly reminded everyone, “I’m not the average female!”

Nina had a unique sense of humor that people loved to be around and an unmatched ability to turn anyone's bad day around. She kept a smile on everyone's face and kept people laughing with her incredible gift for imitating others. Beyond her vibrant personality, she had a massive heart. She was a natural caregiver who always saw the best in people—even when they couldn't see it in themselves. Her professional life reflected this dedication to helping others. She worked faithfully at the Bellefontaine Rehabilitation Center, served as a tracker for the State of Missouri, and utilized her sharp business mind as a property manager for various real estate companies.

Outside of work, Nina knew how to enjoy life. She loved to cook, filled her home with music, and was a fierce competitor at the spades table.

Above all else, Nina’s greatest pride and joy was her family. She was fiercely dedicated to her children, instilling in them strength, wisdom, and independence. She constantly pushed them to excel, teaching them to "Always be a leader, never a follower!" and keeping them on their toes with her unforgettable warning: "If I ask you something, I already know!"

Preceded in Death By:

Nina is reunited in eternal rest with her mother, Betty Jean Stansberry; her father, Nathaniel Stansberry Sr.; her cherished second-born son, Terrance Mitchell Jr.; her former husband, Terrance Mitchell Sr.; her niece, Natisha Stansberry; her nephew, Nathaniel Stansberry Jr.; and her cousins, Angela Bethany and Micheal Bethany.

Survived By:

She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength through her husband, Maurice King; and her three children who were the absolute center of her world: Jherrit Stansberry, Donte Mitchell, and her youngest child, Kiera Mitchell.

Her memory will also be cherished by her loving daughter-in-laws, Laquita Stansberry and Tenishea Callies, and her son-in-law, Kyle Graham Sr.

Her legacy shines brightly through her seven grandchildren: Jherrit Jr., Jherriah, Tyran, Jerrika, Journee, Kyle Jr. (who she referred to as "Pooda"), and her youngest granddaughter, Kylah.

She leaves a lasting impact on her loving siblings: her sisters, Natalie and Cherri; her brother, Nathaniel; and her sister-in-law, Shaunte Harris. She also leaves behind her closest cousin, Shay Bethany, alongside a host of loving nieces, nephews,cousins and other extended family members, and dear friends. She will be truly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.