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Rossie J. King

August 15, 1938 — November 23, 2021

Rossie Jean King gracefully completed her earthly assignment on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at home in Joliet with her family by her side.


Rossie was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved nature, animals, music, cooking, playing chess, and watching Jeopardy.  Rossie was a fashionista, and her conversation was not complete until she made whomever she was conversing with laugh.      Rossie was a true southern belle - quiet, loving, and firm, but most of all, she was resilient and will be deeply missed by all of her family, friends, and previous co-workers.

Rossie leaves to cherish her memory: four daughters, Michelle Atkinson of Joliet, IL, Dr. Tonya (Gary) Davis of Winterville, NC, Anntonette (Bruce) Smith of Joliet, IL, and Francesca "Frankie" King of Joliet, IL: eight grandchildren, Bria Parker, Kiarra Hines, Tiarra Hines, Tre Hosey, Camille Parker, Galen Davis, Leland Parker, and Tianna Davis: two great-grandchildren: Brielle Parker and Harmoni Hosey: four close friends, Janie Ballard, Alice Lee, Brenda Watts, and Sarah Brass-King.

Rossie is preceded in death by her father: Arthur Newkirk, mother: Marzella Newkirk, and son-in-law: David Atkinson.

The family will receive relatives and friends for a memorial visitation on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, from 3:00 -4:00 p.m.  A public talk will be given from 4:00 -4:30 p.m. from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. family and friends will have the opportunity & are encouraged to share remembrance tributes of Rossie.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rossie J. King, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Memorial Visitation

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

3:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life

1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435

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Talks

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Starts at 4:00 pm (Central time)

Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life

1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435

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Words of Remembrance

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Starts at 4:30 pm (Central time)

Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life

1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435

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