Vetress Marie King
Vetress Marie King
Funeral services for Vetress Marie King, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. King passed away at 4:08 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born August 30, 1944, at West Plains, Missouri, to Hershall Bunch and Audrey Downing Bunch. On April 18, 1964, she was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Wilburn King. Vetress was very outgoing; she loved gospel music and her family. She was a passionate Christian and told everyone she came in contact with about Jesus. Mrs. King was a member of The Bridge Church.
She is survived by her husband, Wilburn King; three children, Fonda Thornburg and husband, Shane, Silver Creek, Nebraska, Daryl King and wife, Kaycee, West Plains, Missouri and Kevin King and wife, Sherry, Pomona, Missouri; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Amy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Darrin Reed
July 5, 2023 @ 1:51 pm
Great lady who will be missed
Kari Moore
July 5, 2023 @ 3:55 pm
Fonda and family, sorry for your loss
Tim Bean
July 5, 2023 @ 6:09 pm
Sorry for your loss, she will be missed. Prayers in the weeks to come.
Carol L. Bybee
July 5, 2023 @ 6:16 pm
My dear cousin, Vetress is now home with Jesus. She and I entered first grade at Egypt Grove school in 1950. We were the only two in first grade. Many were the trips we made from Minnesota to visit Vetress and Wilburn, along with other relatives. The memories are precious. Many prayers for Wilburn and the family. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Carol Hayes Bybee and Kem
Deanna Armstrong
July 5, 2023 @ 7:37 pm
You will be so missed dear friend.
My heart goes out to your beautiful family.
Sandy thomas
July 8, 2023 @ 3:15 am
I am sorry for your loss. Praying for the family
Speak Reda
July 5, 2023 @ 8:15 pm
Our love & prayers are with you all. We love you
Lolita Holloway
July 6, 2023 @ 11:51 am
I was so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Karen Harbison
July 6, 2023 @ 2:41 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Vetress was always smiling and such a kind person.
Prayers for you and your family.
Colleen, Harold & Karen Harbison
Cheri (Ford) Grisham
July 6, 2023 @ 9:42 pm
Daryl,
I’m so sorry for your loss of your dear Momma. You all are certainly in my prayers. Gods comfort to all of her loved ones!
Faye Durham
July 7, 2023 @ 2:53 pm
So sorry for your loss.
Rhonda blevins
July 8, 2023 @ 9:43 am
So very sorry. She was such a loving lady. Always with open arms with a hug and smile. Prayers and hugs. Love you all Wilburn and sons.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
July 8, 2023 @ 10:43 am
The King Families,
My Mother, Ivene(Brickey) Cozort, sends her Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Vetress. She will be keeping all of you in her daily prayers and thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give all of you peace daily during this time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Ivene(Brickey)Cozort
Gary Pliler
July 11, 2023 @ 1:12 pm
So very sorry to hear of the passing of my friend and Classmate!! She was a great person and will be missed!! Prayers for the family!!
Donna Luna
July 11, 2023 @ 6:34 pm
Uncle Wilburn,
Ron and I are deeply saddened by your great loss. She was such a dear sweet lady. Always enjoyed visiting with her. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Peoples
July 13, 2023 @ 3:46 pm
So sorry for your loss. Vetress was a wonderful person. Wilburn I know you are feeling. I don’t know if we ever get over loss. Will be praying for you and your family.