She was the oldest of fifteen children and grew up in the Coleman Community where she received her education. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Syrene Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member, as well as a choir member and Deaconess until her death. She was a homemaker and was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Roosevelt King, Jr. and to this union nine children was born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Lee Edward King and Johnny Ray King; one daughter-in-law, Patsy King; five brothers, Lee Edward, Ozell, Benny, Raymond and Bobby Joe Witherspoon and a step-daughter, Lee Ester King.
She leaves to cherish her memories her step-mother, MaryWitherspoon; two daughters, Rose (Loman) Daniels of Monticello and Brenda Kevin of Oakland, CA; five sons, Carl (Diane), Roosevelt (Jennifer), Tommie (Annette), Richard and Michael King all of Monticello; five extended children, Bennie (Betty), Buford (Cheryl) and Ruby all of St. Louis, Missouri, Mary and Marie of California; five brothers, Richard, Jr. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, James (Essie) of Liberal, Kansas and Terry (Angel) Witherspoon of Kansas City, Kansas, Frederick (Tammy) of Dallas Texas and Michael Witherspoon of Liberal Kansas; four sisters, Delois (Maurice) Terry and Gloria (Steve) Boilem of Liberal, Kansas, Burnestine Britt of Kansas City, Missouri and Margaret Laster of Mobile, Alabama; thirty-three grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends and a very special supportive cousin, Dorothy (George) Strain of Monticello and Billy Mack Edward.
Condolences(12)
Brenda Binns
Monticello, AR Friday, February 21, 2014 To the Family; Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted(Matt 5:4). I'm a living witness God will comfort you during your loss of your Mother. I have a lot of memories of her while living on Winchester Road and throughout her life. God Bless each of you. The OLLISON and BINNS's Families.Cassie Burke
Monticello, AR Friday, February 21, 2014 Thoughts and prayers for your family Mrs. Rose. May God provide peace and comfort as only He can during this time.Timothy and Pamela Givens
Mc Gehee, AR Friday, February 21, 2014 Our Sincere Sympathy and Prayers to the King family on the loss of their loved one. May God continue to comfort and Bless you during this sad time. Matthew 5:4- Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.Jo Ann Terry-Hagood
Dums, AR Thursday, February 20, 2014 Our Thoughts and prays are with the Witherspoon- King Family. May the Lord continue to comfort you each and every day is our prayer.The Terry Family
LAKEISHA sUBER
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 19, 2014 My condolences to the entire King family. May God keep and comfort you.Shante' Daniels Washington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 18, 2014 I'm so sorry for you alls lost of a great woman and our community. Over the years she talt me and others about singing and life. If you need anything just let us know. From the Daniels familyDonna Johnson-Hedwood
Valdosta, GA Monday, February 17, 2014 Praying asking God to give the King family the strength in the time of sorrow.Sorry for your lost.Mr&Mrs Antoine Hedwood.Debra Copeland
Suffolk, VA Monday, February 17, 2014 My condolences to your entire family on the loss of a great lady. May you all find comfort in knowing that she loved the Lord and is in his presence. We all have many great memories and she will forever be in our hearts. Much love from my family to yours.James, Tammie, Beautiful Reliford
Prairie Grove,, AR Sunday, February 16, 2014 Jesus said, "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto to myself; that where I am, there you may be also" (John 14:2,3). "Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5 :8). We ask The Lord to continue to strengthen the hearts of her love ones in the time to come, days of anniversary, birthdays, holiday, and the days in between. She is missed. We love you and keep you in our prayers.Regina Jacob
Monticello, AR Friday, February 14, 2014 To the King Family:Please know that you are in our prayers. Mrs. King was a beautiful lady and I (Faye) enjoyed her company as she, Mrs. Mary Wells and I would attend various church activities. She enjoyed good singing and preaching. We will miss seeing our neighbor taking great care of her yard.
The Jacob Family- Eloise, Faye, Shelia, Elle, Margie and Tman
Roberta
Wilmar, AR Thursday, February 13, 2014 To the family of Mrs. Ellawea King: God blessed this earth with the prescence of such a sweet lady. On the occasions that I would see her, her kind smile, humble spirit, and kindness showed. Although your hearts are heavy and she will be greatly missed, rest assured that she is in the LOVING hands of the MASTER and everything is alright. Weep if you must, but thank GOD for His gift to you through her. Brother Tommy, you are like a brother to my dad and we LOVE you. Brother Roosevelt, keep your head high, and your eyes to the hills! I am praying for each of you!ANITA RILEY
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 13, 2014 Praying for the King family during your time of your loss. Be abundantly Blessed and know that God will comfort you and keep you. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning."