Obituary: King, Rosalie Beth

Age 73

Sun., Feb. 14, 2016

KING,
Rosalie Beth
(Age 73)

Rosalie Beth King, passed away February 8, 2016, at Hospice House North in Spokane with her daughter Michelle by her side.

She battled for 18 months.

Rose was born September 12, 1942 to Fred and Virginia White, in Pasco WA.

She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Virginia White; and her twin sister Marilyn White.

She is survived by her son Davoe Dezell, and daughter Michelle Rand; grandchildren Brandon and Courtney Rand, and Devin Dezell; great-grandchildren Braden and Lillian Smith; several brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rose enjoyed playing bingo and cards, and loved attending church.

She also loved the music of Elvis Presley very much.

Rose worked at Sacred Heart Hospital for 17 years in medical records.

Services will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 2pm, at Hennessey Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 2203 N. Division St, Spokane.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

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