Obituary of Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King (born April 27, 1927 in Haiberger, Alabama) was an author and activist who was best known for being a leader for the civil rights movement in the 1960s and for being the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. Coretta died on January 30, 2006 and her death was because of respiratory failure. She died at age 78.

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Coretta Scott King Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Scott King, Coretta
Common Name: Coretta Scott King
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Heiberger, Alabama, United States
Birth Date: April 27, 1927
Age: 78 (at death)
Occupations:
- Author
- Activist

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: White (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Coretta's Family Tree

Birth Name: Coretta Scott
Father: Obadiah Scott (1899-1998)
Mother: Bernice McMurray Scott (1904-1996)
Spouse/Partner:

Martin Luther King Jr (married 1953-1968, his death)

Son(s):

Martin Luther King III
Dexter King

Daughter(s):

Yolanda King (born November 17, 1955-died May 15, 2007)
Bernice King

Death Notice:

Date: January 30 2006 at age 78
Place: Rosarito, Mexico
Cause of Death: Respiratory failure
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia on February 7, 2006
Interment: Buried at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Atlanta, GA

Category Tags:

Author Activist American Born on April 27th Born in 1927 Born in Alabama Died in 2006 Died at age 78 Died from Respiratory failure

Quotable Quotes:

"It was the nation and the race dwelling all around the globe that had the lion heart. I had the luck to be called upon to give the roar."

"Coretta Scott King was a courageous and trailblazing civil rights activist whose legacy continues to inspire and empower generations to fight for justice and equality. (V)"

Is Ms. Coretta Scott King still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.