Bessilee King

Bessilee King, of Broken Arrow, OK (formerly of Muskogee, OK) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, May 21, 2011 in Broken Arrow, OK at the age of 82 years and 16 days. She was a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. Bessilee was born on May 5, 1929 in Geary, OK to Albert and Hattie (Chambless) Merrill. She received her education and graduated from Lead High School in Lead, South Dakota. Bessilee and Lee O. King were married in October of 1950 in Oklahoma City, OK and he preceded her in death in 2003. She worked at First National Bank in Muskogee, OK as a Bank Teller until she retired. Bessilee made her home in Muskogee, OK for 40 years until she moved to Broken Arrow, OK in 2003. She enjoyed crocheting, working crossword puzzles, watching nature and she loved her family dearly. Bessilee is lovingly survived by her daughter, Janet Marks and her husband, Joe, of Broken Arrow, OK; two granddaughters, Lindsay Marks of Broken Arrow, OK and Serena Marks of Gore, OK; one grandson, Joseph Marks of Phoenix, AZ; three sisters; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Bessilee was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, five brothers and four sisters. A graveside service for Bessilee will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, OK. The family of Bessilee King entrusted her care and service to Wright Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, (918) 486-5515.