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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF LILLIA KING
Washington, D.C.,
December 18, 2025
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF LILLIA KING U.S. Virgin Islands— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Lillia King, daughter of former Governor Cyril King and Agnes King, and a respected member of the Virgin Islands community: “I am saddened by the passing of Lillia King, a beloved daughter of the Virgin Islands and a distinguished healthcare administrator and community leader. Lillia was part of a generation that helped preserve and share the history of the Virgin Islands, including her contributions to documenting the legacy of her father, Governor Cyril King, whose leadership helped shape our modern Territory. "For more than four decades, Ms. King made immeasurable contributions to healthcare in the Virgin Islands. As supervisor and manager of the histopathology department at Schneider Regional Medical Center, she was not simply an administrator—she was an innovator who transformed patient care through the mechanization and computerization of critical medical systems, including pioneering work that established the foundation for our territory's cancer registry. "Beyond her professional achievements, Lillia King was a compassionate humanitarian who understood that true leadership means service to others. From mentoring countless high school and college students through educational programs she created, to her extensive philanthropic work with organizations across our community, she gave generously of her time, talent, and heart. "As the territory's first 'first daughter,' Ms. King was raised to understand the responsibility that comes with privilege. She carried out that understanding every day of her, approaching her work with the same dedication and humility her parents instilled in her, carrying forward the legacy of her distinguished parents with grace, humility, and an extraordinary dedication to improving the lives of others. "On behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the King family, her loved ones, and all who are mourning this loss. May her memory be a blessing, and may her family find comfort during this difficult time.” ### |