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Virginia Mae Tarkington King, 84, of Elizabeth City, died April 3, 2021 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center.  She was born May 26, 1936 in Pasquotank County to the late Royce Gordon Tarkington and Virginia White Tarkington and was the widow of Lawrence King.

She is survived by daughter Darline Herndon (Billy); sons David King (Betty), Phillip King and Royce King (Susan); grandchildren Amie Smith, Amanda Pertgen; and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by granddaughter Kaite Brady.

The family will greet friends at the residence from noon-6 p.m. on April 10. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City is assisting the family. www.TwifordFH.com.

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