This story has been updated with information about memorial service. Willie Christine King Farris outlived everyone in her family who was part of her generation – specifically, her two brothers: Martin Luther King Jr. and A.D. King. On June 29, Mrs. Farris passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Angela Christine Farris Watkins. […]
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Celebrating two 95-year-old Atlanta icons — Charlie Loudermilk, Christine King Farris
By Maria Saporta In the span of three days, Atlanta honored two of its 95-year-old icons. A celebration of life was held in honor of Charlie Loudermilk Sr., who died on Aug. 3. The event, held at the Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in the heart of Buckhead, was one-of-a-kind for Atlanta. For 90 minutes, […]
