Dorothy King's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois

Dorothy King

March 1, 1926 - July 13, 2025 (99 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Dorothy King's obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
C.B. Taylor Funeral Home

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Dorothy King

March 1, 1926 - July 13, 2025 (99 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Dorothy King Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Dorothy King (Chicago, Illinois), whose life came to an end on July 13, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy King or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid Dorothy farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Dorothy is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Taylor Funeral Home (63 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619). A wake was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Emanuel Baptist Church (8301 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60620). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Oakwoods Cemetery (1035 E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60619).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
C.B. Taylor Funeral Home



Tue

July 22

Visitation

Taylor Funeral Home
63 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Wed

July 23

Wake

Emanuel Baptist Church
8301 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Wed

July 23

Funeral service

Emanuel Baptist Church
8301 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Wed

July 23

Burial

Oakwoods Cemetery
1035 E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60619

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