Mary Louise Lawson King
Mary Louise Lawson King, 91, was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and passed away at her home in Tampa, Fla., on June 5, 2019.
Louise, a graduate of Hampton University and member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, is survived by her husband of 69 years, George W. King of Chattanooga; their children, Raymond Wesley King, Ernesta 'Maatu' King, Georgette 'Candi' King; four grandchildren, Carl, Kali, Jessica, Daniel; three great grandchildren, Zoe, Kya, Kijani; her sister, Minerva (Walter) Parks, of Chattanooga and many other loved ones.
Louise was preceded in death by their eldest daughter, Alta Denise King Thomas, and Louise's siblings, George (Olene) Lawson, Lou David Lawson, and Ernestine Lawson Boaz.
Louise's life will be celebrated on June 26 at an AKA 'Ivy Beyond The Wall' Ceremony and Homegoing Service at Allen Temple AME Church, Tampa.