Dena Lee (Bradbury) King

Dena Lee King, 83, retired secretary for USD 259, passed away on September 19, 2019. She was an accomplished violinist, winning Missouri State Champion and was known as “Dreamy Dena”. Dena enjoyed camping and traveled with her husband, Hobert for over 25 years as snowbirds. She was a member of Wichita Heights Baptist Church, but also attended services at Grassland Estates. Dena was preceded by her parents, Gordon and Leota Bradbury. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Hobert; daughters, Sherry (Kim) Hulstine, Donna (Eddie) Mauldin, Marianne (Gary) Cook, and Renae Dixon; devoted service dog and companion, Marshmallow; grandchildren, Rachael (Tyler) Hathaway, Richard (Tiffany) Hulstine, Jeremy (Crystal) Mauldin, Justin (Deanna) Mauldin, Bradley Cook, Trevor Cook, Leslie (Dustin) Dougan, and Heather (Ryan) Rowl; great-grandchildren, Elise Hulstine, Madison Hulstine, Brenton Mauldin, Carys Mauldin, Kyler Mauldin, Aireona Mauldin, Hunter Mauldin, Briley Dougan, Braylen Dougan, Connor Rowl, and Blakely Rowl. Visitation will be held 2-4 pm Sunday September 22, 2019. Funeral service is 10:00 am Monday September 23, 2019, both at Resthaven Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Wichita Heights Baptist Church and Pastor Craig Coffee of Grassland Estates Chapel. Please make checks payable to Wichita Heights Baptist Church.