2/21/2016 1:32:00 PM Marcella King, 94, dies of natural causes
Marcella M. King, 94, of rural Spring Valley, died on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 of natural causes at the Stewartville Care Center, where she had been a resident for one day.
Marcella Mae Anderson was born on Oct. 5, 1921 to Edward and Nellie (Larkin) Anderson in Spring Valley. She grew up on the family farm, attended country school and graduated from Spring Valley High School. She then attended Normal Training in Preston, and after receiving her teaching degree, taught at country schoolhouses in Mower and Fillmore Counties.
Marcella was married on June 12, 1942 to Paul Ness. Following their marriage, the couple lived on the Ness family farm, where they raised their five children and lived for a number of years. They were later divorced. Marcella was a homemaker and farm wife and enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.
In May of 1984, she married Donald King of Spring Valley. Following their marriage the couple lived on Don's farm in rural Spring Valley. Marcella moved to Washington, Fillmore Township, Minnesota, where she had continued to make her home. She attended Fillmore Free Methodist Church where she played the organ for services, for many years. She loved God and reading her Bible, family, farm animals, especially dogs and cows. She always enjoyed visiting with friends, neighbors, and family. She was sharp and quick-witted, and kept current with worldly events. Marcella was a very special lady and many will miss her stories and laughter.
She is survived by her three daughters and one son, Judy (Bill) Kolling of Zumbrota, Pam (Dennis) Bader of Dunkerton, IA, LuAnn (Mark Rose) Mensink of Spring Valley, and Randy (Penny) Ness of Spring Valley. She is survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren with another coming in June. She is survived by her beloved dog, Wags.
She was preceded in death by her son Rodney Ness, husband Don, her parents, a sister, Geraldine King and two brothers, Alfred and Wesley Anderson.
A private family burial will take place at Washington Cemetery in the spring.
The family suggests memorials to Paws and Claws in Rochester.
Arrangements were with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville. www.griffin-gray.com
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