Rosalee Larson

Rosalee Larson, 85, a lifelong resident of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Rosalee was born February 9, 1930, in Humboldt, the daughter of Walter and Ruby (Wilson) Headley. On June 15, 1947, Rosalee married Lawrence "Bud" Larson at her parent''s home in Humboldt. They always made their home in Humboldt where they raised their 5 children. Bud preceded her in death August 13, 2006. Rosalee was a member of the First Baptist Church in Humboldt where she taught Sunday School, worked in the nursery, and attended the Mary Martha Circle. She and Bud also sang at many church functions and funerals over the years. Rosalee was an avid KU fan, Royals fan and loved watching basketball and baseball. But most of all she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. Survivors include 4 of her children; Connie Aikins and husband, George of Humboldt, Lonnie Larson and wife, Stephanie of Iola, Carol Larson of Humboldt, and Gary Larson and wife, Melissa of Neodesha; 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; 1 brother, Raymond Headley of El Reno, OK, 2 sisters, Bonnie Umbarger of Chanute and Zella Falke of Monett, MO, and sister-in-law Charlene Headley of Humboldt. She was preceded in death by her son, Earl Ray Larson, great grandson Shyler Dodge, parents Walter and Ruby Headley, husband Lawrence "Bud" Larson, brothers Ervin and Gerald Headley, sisters Geneva Headley and Pauline Beaman and sister-in-law Sherlene Headley. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in Humboldt. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at the church with burial to follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Humboldt. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children''s Research Hospital and may be left with the Waugh-Yokum and Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To leave a condolence online, go to www.iolafuneral.com .