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Obituary For Iris Lucille King

Dr. Iris Lucille King, 96, of Richmond, died April 22, 2021. Surviving are her sister, Vivienne King; two nephews, William M. King and Paul R. Irving; other relatives and friends. Dr. King was a retired professor at Virginia Union University after 30 years of service. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Tuesday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 28 at 1 p.m. Rev. Marlene Forest, officiating.

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She was an outstanding professor and always gave assistance to students. She assisted in providing a graceful atmosphere in assisting students. Her gracious time was always generous to students and staff. We will miss her. I will always remember her kindness and support. Celia Younger

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I met Dr King after attending a civic association meeting that she was actively involved in. She mentored me and shaped me to become civic minded, tapped my hand gently when I was out of line or needed to move on. She taught me tact and grace. She did all that while helping me help the community. What a beautiful woman. She will always be in my heart as she will in many others. Thank you Dr King. May your family and friends find peace in their hearts.

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I attended Virginia Union University during the mid 60s. I remember Dr. King as a concerned and dedicated educator. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace. Barbara Clark Braxton

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Ms. King was one of the finest professors I had at Union. She made you want to learn the complexity of the mind and human behavior. She was a hidden jewel. Michael Brown

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Dr Iris Lucille King was my former Professor, VUU, neighbor & friend. The family has my deepest sympathy. She became more of a friend to me, when I was Edgehill Civic Association President. I enjoyed my friendship with her & Ms Baker. Rest In Peace my friend. 🙏🏽💙❤️✝️😇 Viesta Washington

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From a VUU student of the 60's I would like to express my deepest sympathy in the lost, in my memory, of an icon. Rest in peace Dr. King!🙏😇 You will be missed!

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Dr. King was certainly our guiding light for King Select 47 and continued to be that gentle hand we always needed. Thank YOU! You have truly earned your sweet, sweet heavenly rest, Dr. King! With sisterly love, Adelaide Bell Weeks, King Select 47

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Heaven must be truly excited to welcome in its newest angel.

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Rest in peace Dr. King!!

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You were our guiding light. HEAVEN has gained an angel Rest in Peace. King's Select 47

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Dr Iris Lucille King was my former Professor, neighbor & friend. The family has my deepest sympathy. She became more of a friend to me, when I was Edgehill Civic Association President. I enjoyed my friendship with her & Ms Baker. Rest In Peace my friend. 🙏🏽💙❤️✝️😇

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Ms. King treated me very fairly when I first arrived at VUU. My contact with her set the stage for a wonderful college career. I am very grateful that we had that encounter back in 1967. May God grant her very well-deserved rest. Franklin F. Jones

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Dr. King was Dean of Students a part of the time I was a student at Virginia Union. She knew most of the students and kept tabs on their overall well-being. Though she was a Delta, she let me know when I had earned enough credits to pledge Alpha Kappa Alpha, and I will always be grateful to her. Rest in peace, my friend. Mary DePillars

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Ms. King was the Dean of Women when I was at Virginia Union University back in the 60's. We had many conversations which made a better person. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏾 Vernetta Wright-Jackson, Class of 1971

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