Edith Gemma king of Birchgrove, St. Andrew

The death is announced of: Edith Gemma King affectionately known as“Sister” and “Ms. King” – well known
tourist vendor at the St. George’s Market

Of: Lower Capitol, Birchgrove, St. Andrew

Passed away on: Saturday 14th March, 2026

Age: 77

She was the mother of: Gracelyn King, Joy Smith, Andy and Annmarie King, Wendy Williams, Vidia King and Vieann
Persue in the UK

Grandmother of: Dr. Khafee King-Toussaint, Kizzy Richardson, Amica, Whitney, Achish, Deandrea and Jenique King,
Abi, Angel and Caleb Persue

Great Grandmother of: 6

Sister of: Wellington, Christopher and Dominic King, Valarie Lambert, Annmarie King, Louisa Coutain and Byron King in
Trinidad Mother in law of: Pastor Leroy Persue, Kemron Williams, Kenson Simon, Delaurice & Sheldon Toussaint

Cousin of many including: Margaret, Joeann Brown and Eugenia Brown, Marilyn Charles, Vieann Charles and Stephanie
Smith

Many nieces and nephews

Many other relatives and friends including: the King families in Guyana, Carriacou, Petite Martinique, Soubise, Mirabeau,
Byelands, Crochu and LaTante, St. David, the Bain and McIntyre families, vendors at the St. George’s Market, priest and
parishioners of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, friends and neighbours of Progress Hill, Lower Capitol, Birchgrove and
surrounding areas

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Funeral Service for the late: Edith Gemma King of Lower Capitol, Birchgrove, St. Andrew
Will take place on: Thursday 16th April, 2026 At: 1:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held at: St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Birchgrove, St. Andrew
And interment at: St. Rose Cemetery
Funeral Arrangement entrusted to LaQua Brothers Funeral Home