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Marilyn King Obituary
10/20/1943 - 04/15/2025
Marilyn Floyd King of Houston, Texas passed away just after 9am on April 15th, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. She was 81 years old. She was born on October 20th, 1943 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to her mother Margaret Allsup Floyd and father Louis Carl Floyd.
She was a nurse for 40 years in Houston. She was also an avid musician and played in many groups including the Houston Balalaika Orchestra and the String Band at the First Unitarian Universalist Church.
Her passion, besides music, was bringing like-minded people together. Spontaneous fun always ensued.
She is preceded in death by her younger brother Carl Floyd. She is survived by her husband Tom King, her two sons Michael and Christopher, as well as two stepchildren Tom King Jr and Leslie King Glaser, and three grandchildren, Nate, Freddie, and Janardhan.
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Memories and Condolences
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Manal Bayoumi
July 9, 2025
May you rest in peace. Your memories will always be cherished. We will all miss you. My deepest condolences from my family to your family.
Kathryn Gelsomino
May 3, 2025
Marilyn was a shining example of what life is all about. She embraced friendship and lived her life to the fullest. I remember that she always had something new and fun in her life. She was a good friend to my husband and me. She will certainly be missed by so many people in her life. Love you Marilyn. Rest in God's hands. Kathy Gelsomino
Michael Villasana
May 2, 2025
I´ll miss you Mrs. King. You were always a happy woman and always had a smile on your face. Thank you for always being so kind to me and thank you making a son that´s loyalty is unmatched.
Tracy Pace
April 30, 2025
Condolences to all the family. Marilyn brought much music joy to Houston and First UU.
Elsa Kapitan-White
April 30, 2025
Marilyn was always a ray of sunshine! She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.
Tracy Pace
April 30, 2025
Condolences to the family for your loss. Marilyn's music brought much joy to Houston and to First UU. Tracy Pace
Kathy Kennedy
April 30, 2025
I will always cherish Marilyn's friendship. Sharing music and laughs with Marilyn during our string band jams and at a Uke workshop in Kerrville one spring are some of my favorite memories. She will certainly be missed by all who knew her. My heart especially goes out to the entire family.
Chaka & Robert Varley
April 30, 2025
We are shocked to know Marilyn has died. We have known Marilyn for many years. She was the first to mention that she was a student of A Course in Miracles.
She invited Robert to play harp at a hospice she was working at.
May Marilyn return to Love and Rest in Peace. Deep condolences to Tom, her sons and all who loved her.
Mea
April 30, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all. Please know that your loved one is safe in God´s memory (Proverbs 14:14,15). Just as he brought his son Jesus back to life, he will do the same for your loved one. May God give you comfort and strength to help you cope during this difficult time.
Jeannie
April 29, 2025
I will forever cherish the dinner spent at Marion's with Dear Marilyn. We hit it off right away. I was gifted to attend one of her concerts. Lizzie and I loved it. She is Free now, watching over her kids. I send heart felt condolences to her family. Rest in all the music of the world Dear.
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