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Kelvin Kimble
June 2, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gail Denise Rumph
June 1, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kimberly Marquis
February 24, 2024
My deepest condolences to the King family. It´s hard not seeing Ms. Christine not sitting in the front at MLK celebration. She will always be a staple in the community.
charles candler sadler
February 1, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Angel Smith
January 22, 2024
My Deepest Condolences to the King family Thank you for all you and your families have done for the civil rights movement and the communities all over the world.
Kelvin Kimble
December 30, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darlene
November 4, 2023
To the family, many, many friends and colleagues of this wonderful woman Ms. Christine King Farris fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Christine King Farris was a teacher and author, as well as the sister of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968). We will miss Christine King Farris' presence and her many contributions to her community. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Ms. Christine King Farris. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Christine King Farris. She will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
Anne Brunson
July 25, 2023
To the King and Farris family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, thank you for her life, Servant of God, We'll Done
Willie McKnight
July 22, 2023
My condolences are with the King-Farris Family.
M M
July 19, 2023
What an incredible woman she was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.
Shawn
July 18, 2023
THANK, YOU FOR SO MANY YEARS OF, LIFE FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM.. GOD BLESS YOUR MEMORIES FOREVER.. MAY YOUR SOUL REST WITH GOD... GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.. AS WELL.
DURING THIS TIME..
Clarenda Gillard-Rhodes
July 17, 2023
Thank You For Living and Continuing to LIVE Through ALL of Us.
Ladene Gamble
July 17, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Issac Farris and family from Mr. & Mrs. Larry and Ladene Gambke
Verneta Brown
July 15, 2023
Praying for the family
Joann Singleton
July 15, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.♥♥
Priscilla Caraway-Vinson
July 15, 2023
My deepest condolencesto the King Family. She was a beacon of light that shine so bright.She was a stranger to none.She kept the torch burning walking and speaking truth.Marching both day and night.She stood for justice,peace,and equality for all people so now Take Your rest and fly like wings of a dove. You will always,be remembered and never forgotten for your woks and kindness for memories I will always cherish.Yor voice will be echo through out the world. Keep marching and fighting until victory is won. Keep Marching and fighting until victory is won. We shall overcome someday.We shall over come someday.I cherish the moment our path cross over the years.A true legacy. A true hero.I will always remember what you told me and what Mrs. Corretta Scott King told me.May your spirit live on.Keeping the dream alive.
Priscilla Caraway-Vinson, Lenell Carter, Marcus D. Vinson, and Devon M. Vinson
Ryan Randall
July 15, 2023
Rest in peace Ms. Willie Christine King Farris. My prayer and condolences are to your family. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the King-Farris family would be comforted. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the King-Farris family would rest in being insured that their loved one Ms. Willie Christine King Farris is in a better place. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the King-Farris family will all be together again one day.
Mary Stimmel
July 14, 2023
It was my honor to work with Mrs Farris to produce the service at Ebenezer Baptist Church for the birthday of Dr King each January from 1984-1990. I worked closely with her as the producer from WAGA-TV, which was the only video allowed in the church. Christine King Farris was competent and professional and easy to work with, and I am fortunate to have had that experience. Mary Stimmel, former Public Affairs Director, WAGA-TV.
Winfred Smith
July 14, 2023
R I P,Mrs Christine King Farris
Robert Gary Jones
July 13, 2023
My Condolences
Zina Sinkfield, grew up in Edgewood and supported various social causes.
July 10, 2023
You have finished your course. Rest In Peace Dr. Christine King-Farris. My condolences and sympathy to the King and Farris family.
JF
July 10, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Turner Gooding
July 10, 2023
RIHP FOREVERMORE Servent of God
Bobby L. Fuse, Jr.
July 9, 2023
My Love, Respect and Appreciation.
Tijuana Jones
July 6, 2023
To the king family, I want to offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your matriarch aunt. and sister. She will be deeply Missed by all who knew and loved her. May her soulbe iparadise with her brother Dr. King and Jesus Christ
Kenneth S Robinson
July 6, 2023
Heaven called another angel home, with loveKenneth Robinson, GOD BLESS.
Ila E. Williams, Spelman'74
July 6, 2023
As a student at Spelman, I remember Mrs Christine King Farris during my years there...May she walk the streets of gold!
Steven McFadden
July 5, 2023
Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find comfort in the memories of your loved one and the support of those around you. May you find peace and healing in the days to come.
Lurelia Freeman
July 5, 2023
My second grandmother..because of her, I got to witness the historic inaugural walk of President James Earl Carter..she was a constant mentor, guide and support during my time at Spelman..may God forever bind our hearts to thine .
Lurelia H Freeman, CO´90
General Larry Platt
July 5, 2023
I was in the civil Rights movement with Dr. Martin Luther king , and Mrs. Christine Farris , they were strong warriors. And stood up for what was right. I will greatly miss, mrs. Christine Farris I would see her at Ebenezer Baptist church , she would be happy to see me , and talk to me. I will miss her at the marches too. She has earned her wings in heaven. Good and faithful servant of God.
Myron H. Johnson, Jr.
July 4, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. RIP
Alishia
July 4, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kristen Folsom
July 4, 2023
Dr. Farris, thank you for the valuable lessons you taught me at Spelman College. Especially, I will always remember how you would honor your brother's wisdom and truths by framing your own teachings with, "Dr. King said..."
Kimberly Marquis
July 4, 2023
Prayers and condolences to the King Family. Another great leader to be remembered for her major contributions and overall presence. RIP Mrs. King-Farris.
Joyce Beatty
July 4, 2023
Sending condolences and prayers to the King family. May God be with you.
Joyce Beatty and Kenneth
Thomas
Rev. Dr. J.W. Matt Hennessee
July 4, 2023
To all members of the King Family. We all mourn with you, but also celebrate the great life Aunt Christine Farris lived. I often spoke with her while my godmother, Mother Coretta Scott King, and my dearest of friends, Ms. Yolanda King were alive. I was blessed to attend and be up close and personal for the MLK celebrations like the "Salute to Greatness" dinner and the powerful MLK Service at Ebenezer on Monday of the King Holiday. Wow! Aunt Christine would always tease me about how long I was going to be in town because she always knew I was in town on my way to another engagement either here in Portland or another destination. We spoke again after a long hiatus a year or so ago and it was as if we had just spoken with each other the day before. She was always thoughtful, genuine, and touched the lives of so many. She was a tremendous encourager. She will be sorely missed. I was blessed to know her and be exposed to her infinite wisdom. May her family (including Martin III, Dexter, Bernice, & Issac) and friends feel as I do, this is what a life celebration is all about. God's hand is on all of this. Many blessings and much love, Rev. Dr. J.W. Matt Hennessee, Senior Servant, Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon
Mary Holloway
July 3, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the King family.
Edmoniers Dokes
July 3, 2023
Condolences to the family one of the well dress lady I've ever seen, I couldn't wait to see her at Dr King service , she'll be really miss
Sally Harley
July 3, 2023
I didn´t know mrs. Farris personally, but I loved what she stood for, and I always looked forward to her hosting the commemorative services every year, for as long as she could, I love her hats, she was a woman of power and humbleness. I will miss her greatly. She was a true warrior for Justice. The watkins and King family is in my prayers. Grace and mercy.
Phaedra Pruitt McKenzie
July 3, 2023
With deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire King-Farris families. May dearest Christine rest in Heaven. To GOD who gets ALL the glory.
Phaedra Pruitt-Mckenzie and family.
FDH c/o 1981
Lamont Simmons
July 3, 2023
My condolences
RR
July 3, 2023
An incredible force in so many ways. A dedicated worker for civil rights and education. Truly a phenomenal woman. Sincere condolences to the Kung and Farris families, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all as you endure this tine if your loss.
Kenneth Kuykendall
July 3, 2023
Sorry For Your Lost
Elizabeth Bell
July 3, 2023
R.I.P. Christine
I love you, dearly beloved Mother Christine King Farris
Jennifer Rashwan
July 2, 2023
Thank you for your very SPECIAL call to me on April 7, 2014
Palm Sunday 2023<br />Historic Ebenezer
Jennifer Rashwan
July 2, 2023
Mother Christine King Farris, I shall always cherish the sweet memories that we were so blessed to share within the earthly realm.
Kevin Thomas
July 2, 2023
Mr.Kevin E.Thomas.
Shirley Shivers
July 2, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sheila McDaniel Dunning
July 2, 2023
Mrs. Farris was one of my college professors at Spelman College. I had wonderful days talking with her. She always remembered me when I would come back to visit. She was so loved and respected. She was always dressed impeccably for class. A truly special lady. My condolences to your family. Rest in paradise lovely lady.
RB
July 2, 2023
She was such a shining light that not only supported Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but was an activist and champion of civil rights in her own right. Her grace and presence will surely be missed. May God be with the King and Farris families in their time of loss.
Carolyn Hedgepeth
July 2, 2023
Condolences to the family
Maryj brisbane
July 1, 2023
My condolence to the family may god bless all I seen her when I went to visit the museum and I went to the house and the church God bless all from Mary Brisbane and family
Doris Tucker
July 1, 2023
The last living legend of Dr.ML K Jr Christiane King Farris my sincere condolences to her family friends may she SIp
Camella Ford
July 1, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tammy Smith
July 1, 2023
I was born and raised in Atlanta,Ga,I look forward every year on Dr.M.L KING DAY to watch THE COMMUNATIVE SERVICE at 10:00am and to see Dr.Christine king Farris in pulpit or sitting in the front pew with the rest of the King's Family,she will be DEARLY MISSED. my Condolences to the Family
July 1, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 30, 2023
We send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of Ms. Christine King Farris. May your treasured good memories provide comfort for you always. May prayers strengthen you and God’s loyal love always comfort and sustain you. Psalm 23
Mashona Brown
June 30, 2023
My Condolences and Prayers to The King Family and Friends. Greetings from Greenville SC
Diana Patton
June 30, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathleen Register
June 30, 2023
Sending peace, love, prayers and blessings to the family and love ones of Mrs. Christine King Farris. Let her light contine to shine in each of you as a testiment to her wonderful legacy.
Erline Sowell
June 30, 2023
Sincere condolences to the family of Christine King Farris. May the God of comfort strengthen you during this difficult time.
Murray M Silver Jr
June 30, 2023
The King family and Silver family are friends forever
Antwan Williams
June 29, 2023
My deepest condolences to the King family. My love and prayers are with you always.
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