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Naomi King Obituary
Known as Butterfly because of her love for butterfly pins and jewelry, she was 92.
"Our beloved and cherished Butterfly has taken flight," her daughter Alveda King said. "Words cannot express our joy and sorrow. Thank you for your love and prayers."
Alveda King said she died "peacefully" Thursday. A private family memorial service will be held March 15. The family has not released details of a public service scheduled for March 16.
Her passing marks the close of a generational chapter for the King family.
Each sibling of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and their spouses have died.
Naomi King's husband A.D. King drowned in 1969.
Read more about Naomi King at ajc.com.
Photo: Natrice Miller / AJC
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Eric R. Carswell
March 14, 2024
My condolences to the entire King Family! GOD will strengthen you during this time of sorrow; because Mrs. Naomi King is in a better place . I will keep you all in my prayers!!!
Robbie Maxey
March 13, 2024
Rest in Peace Naomi,
Much Love!
Robbie Maxey
Sheila L Palmer
March 11, 2024
The Family of Mrs. Naomi King, have my sympathy in her passing away. May GOD comfort the family. Cherish her legacy.
Franklin Reid
March 11, 2024
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Janelle Almendis
March 10, 2024
May her legacy continues. May the God of all comfort be with you and comfort you.
RB
March 10, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to the King family for your loss. May God give strength to you all to help you through this very difficult time of your loss. M
Teresa Gates
March 9, 2024
Thank u for all you've done during the Civil Rights movement. God bless you & Rest in Peace.
Elizabeth Bell
March 8, 2024
R.I.P. Naomi
charles candler sadler
March 8, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Willie Mae Gray
March 7, 2024
REST EASY HON, MUSH LOVE MANY BLESSING
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