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Rose King Obituary
Born in Henderson, N.C., she has lived in Newport News for the last 20 years. She retired as an inspector for the Dan River Cotton Mill in Danville, Va. She was also longtime member of the Virginia CB Club of Hampton and Newport News.
Rose is survived by her sister-in-law, Vera Knight; her nephews and their spouses, Danny and Anne Knight, Billy and Tammy Knight, Howard Jefferson and wife, Robin Rosen, Tim and Gina Jefferson, George and Denise Jefferson, and Clyde and Tammy Jefferson; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Rose's life will be celebrated 1p.m. Wednesday, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton. Family will receive friends immediately following the service.
The family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038.\
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr., in Hampton, 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rose King
Eve Hargrave
August 28, 2008
Rose was a wonderful lady. I knew her thru the Va. C. B. Club. She loved the club and taking care of "her" kitchen.
We will all miss her. Rest in peace, Rose.
Ada Branscome
August 28, 2008
My Precious Rose, I will miss her so very much. A true friend for over thirty two years...
Rest in peace my dear....
Ada Hampton Va.
Wade
August 27, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family and friends who knew and loved Rose.
Oh Rose, I was blessed to know your friendship, kindness, and your uniquely spirited ways. I will miss your hugs and when we meet again in the Lord’s house, I plan to collect a few more.
Rest peacefully my dear friend.
Jerry and Sandy Morgan
August 27, 2008
To Rose's Family,
Rose was a wonderful, warm, and caring person. We met Rose through the VA CB Club. She loved the Club and would do anything to help out there. We will truly miss her. Take comfort in knowing she is in a better place with no pain or worries.
Barbara Lewis
August 26, 2008
To Family and friends of Rose King,
I grew up next door to Rose in Danville VA and she and her family were very special to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
Brenda Hunt
August 26, 2008
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS .
ROSE WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN. I MET HER THROUGTH THE VA.CB CLUB AND I KNOW
THEY WILL ALL MISS HER. SHE ALWAYS SHOWS LOVE AND HAD A HELPFUL HAND IN
DOING FOR OTHERS . WE ALL WILL MISS HER. SHE IS IN THE LORD"S HANDS NOW.
BRENDA HUNT
Mrs. Pat of the Nursing staff
August 26, 2008
Dear family and friends:
I am always sorry to hear of the loss of a loved one. Please accept my condolences. Isaiah 41:13 "For I , the Lord your God, take you by the right hand: I say to you, do not fear; it is I who help you."
August 26, 2008
Sorry for your loss,Rose was a wonderful person.
Betty Crabtree.
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