Rosalie June Sturgeon, 92, of Independence, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at The Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma

 

She was born on December 8, 1931, in the Sycamore Valley area of Montgomery County. She attended school through the 8th grade at Sycamore and completed her education graduating from Independence High School.

 

On August 5, 1952, she married Gerald Sturgeon, and they had three children. The couple later divorced in 2004.

 

When Rosalie was younger, she worked at Lee's Jeans in Cherryvale and became a self-employed house cleaner later in life. This was a testament to her hard work and determination. In her leisure time, Rosalie found joy in playing cards with different groups. She was also an active member of the 60 Club in Independence, where she served as president on several occasions, she was also a member of Tyro Christian Church and the JOY Group at her church. Despite her various roles, what mattered most to Rosalie were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her love for them was a constant, a beacon of light that guided her throughout her life.

 

Rosalie is survived by her children, Donna Countryman and husband, Jim, Diane McCartney, and Gary Sturgeon, and wife, Cassie. Her legacy will continue through her six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Harry Barker, and sister, Martha Dawson.

 

Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rosa Barker, her sisters, Helen Truitt and Frankie Swango, and her son-in-law, David McCartney.

 

Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.

 

A Funeral service celebrating Rosalie's life will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Tyro Christian Church in Tyro Kanas with Evangelist David Bycroft officiating.  Burial will follow in Harrisonville Cemetery north of Tyro.

 

The family suggests memorials in Rosalie's memory to Tyro Christian Church; contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Rose, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

 

As we remember and celebrate the life of Rosalie, we invite friends and family to share their memories and upload photos to the memorial page at www.dwbfh.com

 

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangemen