Rufina King's obituary , Passed away on July 22, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Rufina King

July 22, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

Rufina King's obituary , Passed away on July 22, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Rufina King Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rufina King of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on July 22, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rufina King to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Mariano Lo King; and her daughter Bernadette King Naylor. She is survived by: her children, Willie King, Warren King (Betty) and Barbara Overbay (Mark); her son-in-law Paul Naylor; and her grandchildren, Christopher King, Samantha Oakley, Migi King, Cami King, Shande King, Tate Naylor, Kaitlin Nanfito and Tan Overbay. She is also survived by great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel (6200 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Edgewood Cemetery (219 S Gallaher View Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919).

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, 6717 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rose Mortuary



Wed

July 30

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel
6200 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

Wed

July 30

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Edgewood Cemetery
219 S Gallaher View Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919

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