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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- 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:
- Religion: Catholic
- Net Worth: $1.5 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
- Favorite Color: White
- Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
- Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman
- 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
- 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
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AuthorActivist American Born on April 27th Born in 1927 Born in Alabama Died in 2006 Died at age 78 Died from Respiratory failure
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"Coretta was a courageous and trailblazing civil rights activist whose legacy continues to inspire and empower generations to fight for justice and equality. (V)"
"Coretta Scott King was an accomplished writer, public speaker, and activist for civil rights who dedicated her life to fighting for equality and justice for all, until her passing. (V)"
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