Mr. and Mrs. James M. King, of Suffolk, announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghann Christine King, to Ryan Thomas Burden, of Suffolk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex A. Burden, of Suffolk.

Miss King is the granddaughter of Mrs. Leda Switzer and the late Mr. Lawrence Switzer, of Suffolk, and Mr. James E. King and the late Mrs. Diana King, of Corapeake, N.C.

Mr. Burden is the grandson of Mrs. Margaret Pittard and the late Mr. Harvie S. Pittard, of Suffolk, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chester Burden, of Suffolk.

Miss King is a graduate of Lakeland High School and attended Christopher Newport University. She is currently employed with Western Tidewater Regional Jail.

Mr. Burden attended Lakeland High School and is currently in partnership with Indian Trail Electric LLC.

An engagement party was held in August to celebrate with closest friends and family attending. The newly engaged couple has planned a May wedding at the groom’s parents’ home. The couple will reside in Suffolk after their vows.