of Marshall, AR
May 8, 1946 - October 16, 2022
Rosie Lee Kelley Bearden, age 76 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at her home. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 8th, 1946 to William L. Kelley and Grace L. Grimsley Kelley.
Rosie was saved at the age of 16 and was a lady of strong Christian values. She enjoyed attending church with her family. She loved music, especially gospel. Rosie's hobbies included watching game shows, watching Days of our Lives, listening to the Swap Shop and bird watching. She was an avid animal lover and has had many fur babies throughout the years. Her family meant the world to her and time spent with them brought her much joy.
Survivors include her sons, Thomas King and Richard King; daughter, Paula Wright; grandchildren, Laurie Cosper (Michael), David Hughes, Timothy Hughes, Rosie Ragland (Justin) and Clint King; great-grandchildren, David, Colin, Caitlynn, Emily, Jacob and Daisy; and numerous extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.
Rosie is preceded in death by her parents, William and Grace Kelley; her spouse, James Burks; children, infant twins, Vernon and Verlyn King, Cheryl Lynn King and Wayne King; grandson, Billy; and siblings, Ella Mae Kelley, Grace LaVerne Williford, Donald Kelley, Floyd Kelley, Johnny Kelley, Cecil Kelley, Bill Kelley, David Kelley and Loyd Kelley.
Graveside services for Rosie will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 21st, 2022 at Osborne Cemetery in St. Joe, Arkansas with Bro. Clayton Lesley officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Searcy County Humane Society, PO Box 543, Marshall, AR 72650.
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14 Condolence(s)
Sherri Treat
Thursday, October 20, 2022
I am so very sorry, Rosie. Much love and prayers.
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of this precious lady
Kathy Kelley, Lindsey Kelley Barnes, and Jaymee Kelley
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Prayers for comfort and healing during this time of need.
Clara Foshee
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Prayers of comfort for family
Sharon Farnam
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Love, hugs, & prayers for all of Rosie’s Family & Friends
I’m so glad I got to hug her one more time. She was such a sweet loving lady. I know she will be missed here on earth, but what a family reunion in heaven, there will be. Roses 🌹 will bloom again. I love you guys
Harry and Brandy Oliver
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Sheryl Hine
Monday, October 17, 2022
I'm sorry for the families loss. She will be missed deeply. I will be forever blessed to have been apart of her life. Prayers for comfort for you all.
LeRoy and Ann Lesley
Monday, October 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss, prayers for all the family
Rachel Donaldson
Monday, October 17, 2022
Prayers for the family. I know this sweet lady will be greatly missed. She loved you all so much.
Samantha McDowell
Monday, October 17, 2022
I am so honored that we got to meet mema, even for a short time. She was a beautiful soul and know she loved y'all fiercely. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers ! Praising Jesus that she is rejoicing pain and burden free. â™¥ï¸ We love y'all bunches!
Maria Kelley
Monday, October 17, 2022
Prayers for family healing
Mary Archer
Monday, October 17, 2022
Rosie, Justin , Jacob and families ,I was sad to hear you lost MeMa. So hard to lose family. Love you all . Aunt Mary
Ricki
Monday, October 17, 2022
Love you guys 💜💙
Jimmy and Beverly Horton
Monday, October 17, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.