Chanda Nicole King's Obituary
Chanda King, 54, of Spring, Texas was born June 1st, 1971, in Houston, Texas, left to join the arms of our Lord on June 23rd, 2025. She will be remembered as a loving child, sister, aunt, companion, and friend.
Born to her mother and father Anneshia and Lennie Turner, Chanda was the third of three siblings, James and Cheree. At age 15 months, Chanda was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Early on, doctors were positive her condition would rapidly decline; however, Chanda was an overcomer. Defying odds was something Chanda would continue to do for the next fifty-four years of her life. Resilience followed Chanda into her childhood. She shared the duties as an MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) poster child from ages 3 years old to 12 years. She attended social functions and helped inspire greater connections within the MDA community. Chanda created long lasting memories and friendships from attending MDA camp from ages 3-18 years old. Later on, Chanda successfully graduated from New Caney High School class of 1989, and then completed courses at Lone Star College.
Although presented with physical challenges, Chanda was fiercely independent in many ways. One could say that her anthem was “I did it my way.” In fact, at the age of 18 Chanda decided that she wanted to move away from her childhood home, an unusual decision for a person with her disability. Her resilience made her determined to follow her dream of living life the way she wanted. On her own terms. Those close to Chanda knew she had pride in her appearance and femininity. It did not matter if she was leaving the house or not, she was always impeccably groomed. She was always dressed in stylish clothing, and her hair and makeup were on point.
Chanda’s determination and ambition inspired her to become a businesswoman. Her love of fashion and makeup inspired her to start a home-based Mary Kay business for several years. Years later, Chanda had a vision of owning her own business that would unite family and friends to engage in social activities together. This would eventually lead to her creation of her Diamond-art business. As well as being a strong woman, Chanda was a Christian and very spiritual person. Chanda was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Chanda’s quick wit, strength, and determined spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Chanda is survived by mother Anneshia Turner, sister Cheree Hambleton, brother-in-law Rob Hambleton, brother James Turner, nieces Cydney Turner and Madison Lane, nephews James Turner Jr. and Mason Lane, life partner Abel Esparza, companion Marell King, and large family of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and lastly her chihuahua Falina.
Chanda was preceded in death by her father Lennie Turner, grandparents Jimmy & Johnny King, Troy & Bernice Turner, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her beloved chihuahua Pinki.
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