Fredona Kay Rose was born in Corbett, Oklahoma to L.D. and Jewell Estelle (May) Holsonbake on January 17, 1939. She passed away surrounded by family in Weatherford, Oklahoma on October 11, 2026. She was 87 years old.

Fredona was raised in Lexington, Oklahoma alongside her 11 siblings. They were a big family with lots of love for each other. She graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1956 and soon moved to Norman, Oklahoma. Fredona met Sparland Lee Rose in Norman where he was attending OU, and they were married on September 10, 1965.

Fredona and Sparland made their home in Oklahoma City and welcomed 2 daughters, Jennifer and Angela. In the late 1970s, the family moved to Weatherford where the girls would attend school and Fredona would work at 3M. She retired in the mid-90s after being with the company for 15 years.

After retirement, gardening became a treasured pastime for Fredona. She became a Certified Master Gardener and was active in Master Gardeners in Weatherford for many years. She was dedicated to her flower garden and proud of the beauty she brought to the world.

Fredona loved her family and through the years, maintained a close relationship with her siblings. She was a proud and supportive mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents L.D. and Jewell; husband, Sparland; and siblings, Lavon, Norma Jean, Marcille, Rumell, Dutch, Jo Ann, Dale and Janis Sue.

Fredona is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Myers and husband, Cary of Hinton, OK; daughter, Angela Jones and husband, Sam of Overland Park, KS; granddaughter, Brianna Myers; grandson, Ben Slagell and wife, Brianna; grandson, Blaine Slagell and partner, Kara Vincent; great-granddaughter, Olivia Rose Slagell; sister, Sharon Dickerson and husband, Jim; sister, Linda Oliphant; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Fredona Kay Rose will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM, at Greenwood Cemetery with Earl Stephensen officiating. Services are under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home of Weatherford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hydro Fire Department, P.O. Box 248, Hydro, OK 73048.