Obituary-Rosie Livengood

Rosie Livengood, 79 died March 25, 2023, in rural Morganville, KS.  She was born on July 17, 1943, in Clay Center, the daughter of Harlan and Marguerite (Nelson) Young.  Rosie grew up in Clay County and was a graduate of Morganville High School. She married Lon Livengood on July 23, 1961.  They farmed and made their home in rural Morganville.  Rosie was a farmer’s wife and worked as the assistant bookkeeper for their business, Lon’s OK Tire.  She also worked as a bookkeeper at Gibson’s and for KP&L as a clerk and later a meter reader.  Rosie and Lon loved to square dance.  She was a member of the Morganville United Methodist Church, loved bible study classes, volunteered at the Lighthouse for Christ and enjoyed gardening.  Rosie was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Duane and Dale Young.

Survivors:

Husband: Lon Livengood

Daughter: Christine and husband Marshall Foster

Son: Jeff and wife Betty Livengood

Brother: Roger Young

Brother: Mark Young

Brother: Ronnie Young

Brother: Dick Young

Sister: Sherri Fischer

6 Grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildren

Visitation: Friday, March 31, 2023, from 3-6 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Private, family services will be held at a later date.

Memorials:  Clay County Relay for Life or Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home.

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