Verna Fay King's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia

Verna Fay King

April 28, 1942 - September 23, 2026 (84 years old)

Richmond, Virginia

Verna Fay King's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2026 in Richmond, Virginia

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Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory

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Verna Fay King

April 28, 1942 - September 23, 2026 (84 years old)

Richmond, Virginia

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Verna Fay King Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Verna Fay King (Richmond, Virginia) is shared. Verna, born on April 28, 1942, passed away on September 23, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Verner Emerson and Mildred Emerson; and her siblings, Billy Emerson, Evelyn Ferrell, Barbara Agee and Kenny Emerson.

She is survived by: her husband Thomas King; her daughter Karen Saffy; her son-in-law Mark Saffy; her grandchildren, Allison Taylor, Ryan Saffy and Patrick Saffy; and her brother Jerry Emerson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Nelsen Funeral Home (4650 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Washington Memorial Park (6217 Memorial Dr, Sandston, VA 23150).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory



Thu

Oct 01

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Nelsen Funeral Home
4650 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231

Fri

Oct 02

Graveside service

11:00 AM

Washington Memorial Park
6217 Memorial Dr, Sandston, VA 23150

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