Rosetta May King, age 90, passed away peacefully January 14, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1935 in Russell, Kansas.
Rosetta was predeceased by parents, Ferdinand and Mollie Deines; brother Palmer Deines; sisters Edna Mai, Delma Dumler and Estella Boxberger; son Rick King; granddaughter Samantha King. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years Roynald King. Roynald and Rosetta were married May 24, 1953 in Russell, Kansas.
Mother to son Randy King of Mannford, Oklahoma; daughter Robbie Clugston of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Loving grandmother to Christina King of Lufkin, Texas, A.J. King of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chris King of Collinsville, Oklahoma, Maya Clugston of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Parker, Carson, and Ayden King of Pryor, Oklahoma, and many nieces and nephews.
Rosie was born and raised in Russell, Kansas and graduated from Russell High School. She and Roynald lived in Camp Pendelton, California, Norfolk, Virginia, Newcastle, Wyoming, Moorcroft, Wyoming, and Casper, Wyoming before settling in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In her spare time Rosie loved to sew, do needlecraft and cook. She took great joy in spending time with her grandchildren.
Viewing 10AM-1PM, Monday, January 19, 2026 at Moore Southlawn, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK followed by a 1 PM Funeral Service, Moore Southlawn Chapel, Tulsa. Moore Southlawn 918-663-2233