Celebration of Life and tributes announced for Dr. Christine King Farris

Farris was MLK's last living sibling
Christine King Farris, Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Funeral
Christine King Farris (front middle) and Dr. Bernice King (right) surrounded by family member remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday during 2020 Salute to Greatness Awards Gala at Hyatt Regency Atlanta on January 18, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo credit Audacy Atlanta

The family of Dr. Christine King Farris is scheduling a three-day tribute to the life and legacy of their matriarch, who passed peacefully last Thursday.

Christine King Farris, Martin Luther King Jr, funeral
The King and Farris family announce a 3-day schedule of tributes for matriarch Dr. Christine King Farris. Photo credit Family

The King Center provides the following:

Schedule of Tributes, Honors, and Celebrations

Tuesday July 11, 2023

Her Life

Reflections of her career and service to community

Spelman College – Sisters Chapel

350 Spelman Lane, SW Atlanta, GA 30314

4:00 pm- 5:45 pm – Lying in State

6:00 pm – Tributes from Spelman College, Final Rituals from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Links, Inc.

Saturday July 15, 2023

Her Love

Reflections of her faith

Ebenezer Baptist Church – Heritage Sanctuary

407 Auburn Avenue, NE

Atlanta, GA 30312

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Lying in State

6:00 pm – Make A Joyful Noise Musical Tribute

Sunday July 16, 2023

Her All

Reflections of her life and legacy

Ebenezer Baptist Church – Horizon Sanctuary

101 Jackson Street, NE

Atlanta, GA 30312

Featured Image Photo Credit: Audacy Atlanta