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Vivian King Obituary
Private funeral services for Ms. Vivian King will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Family visitation will be on Friday, October 23, 2020, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Davenport & Harris Funeral - 301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive SW - Birmingham, AL 35211.
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Vivian, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 62. She was born on September 11, 1958 in Gadsden, AL to the late Bentley King , Jr. and Loette King. Vivian was a service representative for AT&T until she retired after 32 years of faithful service. She served in various ministries as a member of Bethel Baptist Church – Berney Points. Vivian raised two wonderful children, Mr. Robert V. King and Dr. Vinetra L. King Murphy.
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Martin Oliver
November 14, 2020
Your daughter knows who you are.
Mrs. Ellis Jean Tarver-king
November 3, 2020
Condolence to her beloved children and family. Vivian will truly be missed at Bethel Baptist Church. She was a breath of fresh air. She was a very faith member sharing and giving without being asked to do so. I will truly miss you and so will your church family. Love to the family.
Michael and Vera Sturdivant
October 24, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirul Ann Hodo
October 23, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
October 23, 2020
My heart is heavy on the loss of such a beautiful spirt. I shall cherish our times in friendship forever. Heartfelt condolences to Vivian's family and to her children. I know the depth of her love for you two. "Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted" - Matthew 5:4
Peggy Johnson
Peggy Johson
October 23, 2020
The loss is great and I will cherish all of my memories of her forever.
Condolences to her family and her two beautiful children.
Peggy Johnson
Willie King Jr.
October 22, 2020
Robert and Vinetra, embrace and cherish the wisdom and love your mom poured into each of you. Auntie had a heart of Gold and she will be greatly missed by all. Continue to trust God as He strengthens and heal your broken hearts during this difficult time.
Love you,
Willie King Jr and Family
Anthony King
October 22, 2020
Rest In Peace Auntie you will be missed.
Anthony King and Family
Dineatha King
October 20, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Love you guys, Dineatha and Kobe King
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