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- King’s mother, Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King, had struggled to raise the author and his older brother, David, as a single parent, supporting the family as best she could by working low-paying jobs. She died of cancer at age 60 but did live to see Carrie published.
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Nellie Ruth “Ruthie Pill”. Pillsbury. King. 1920 Census: Guy H, age 43, and spouse, Nellie W, age 42 Children: Mary C, age 11, Lois F, age 9, Nellie R, age 6, Ethelyn E, age 3, Carolyn F, age 3. 1930 Census: Guy H, age 53, and spouse, Nellie W, age 52, Children: N. Ruth, age 17, Ethelyn E, age 13, Guy H, age 7.
She married Donald Edwin King of Peru, Indiana on July 23, 1939 in Maine. Donald was born Donald Edwin Pollock, son of William E. (1888-1918 IN) and Helen A. (Bowden) Pollock (1897-1968 IN). His younger sister was Betty, b. ~1916.
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Jun 16, 2021 · The horror author's mother, Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King, was working "in excruciating pain" before she received the generous gift from her son. By. Nicholas Rice. Published on June 16, 2021...
- Nicholas Rice
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Jun 16, 2021 · Stephen's mom, Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King, died from cancer when she was just 60. But she did see Stephen find success from his first novel, Carrie. He just opened up about that first...
Jun 14, 2021 · King's mother, Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King, died at age 60 of cancer. However, she did get to see "Carrie" published. "The hardcover advance was small, but the paperback advance just...
Jun 21, 2021 · Stephen recalled that his mother, Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King, had cancer at the start of his career. Advertisement. The legendary writer noted that while Nellie experienced "excruciating pain," she continued fending for their family. After Stephen made money off his first book, he and his brother had a little talk.
Sep 30, 2018 · Nellie Ruth (Pillsbury) King. (1913 - 1973) Nellie Ruth "Ruthie Pill" King formerly Pillsbury. Born 3 Feb 1913 in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA. Ancestors. Daughter of Guy Herbert Pillsbury and Nellie Western (Fogg) Pillsbury. Sister of Mary C Pillsbury, Lois F Pillsbury, Ethelyn E (Pillsbury) Flaws, Carolyn (Pillsbury) Weimer and Guy ...
