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Verna Fay King, “Fay”, 84, of Varina, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

She was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Verner Emerson; mother, Mildred Emerson; and siblings, Billy Emerson, Evelyn Ferrell, Barbara Agee and Kerry Emerson.

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

The family will receive friends Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231.

A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Washington Memorial Park.

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