Dusta Catrina King

Dusta Catrina King of Bells, Texas, passed away on August 17,2026. Born on January 10, 1947, in Denison, Texas, to Dustan and Nell Lamb, Dusta grew up in a loving home and graduated from Bells High School. She enjoyed a fulfilling career at Texas Instruments, where she met the love of her life, Clyde King. The two married on February 14, 1969, and cherished more than 50 years of marriage together.

Dusta also worked with the Texas Council of Governments, always finding ways to serve her community. She learned American Sign Language so she could connect with and visit deaf and elderly residents in nursing homes, reflecting her caring and compassionate nature. Dusta truly never met a stranger—her warmth and openness made her beloved by all who knew her.

A creative spirit, Dusta loved painting, tole painting, and stained glass. She found joy in traveling, embarking on adventures across the United States in an RV with a dear friend, making memories and sharing stories everywhere she went.

Dusta is survived by her sons, Kevin Dane Booe and wife Autum of Bells, Texas, and Christopher Kiley King and wife Barbara of Bells, Texas; daughters, Charla Fawn Truesdale and husband David of Mount Vernon, Texas, and Michelle Marie Hurt of Wheaton, Illinois; grandson, K.C. Booe and wife Cara of Florida; granddaughters, Katelyn Catrina Hensley and husband Andrew of Burleson, Texas, Kelsie Daneielle Pell and husband Tanner of Bells, Texas, Shenay Fawn Moore and husband Riley of Austin, Texas, and Callie Mai Turner of Dallas, Texas; and great-grandchildren Isaac Scott Pell, Charlie Brooke Hensley, Hannah Turner, Alani Turner,  Mya Turner, Bret Hurt, and Brigit Hurt.

She is also survived by her brothers: Dan Richard Lamb of Cartwright, Oklahoma, Douglas Lynn Lamb and wife Donna of Bells, Texas, and Johnny Warren Lamb and wife Victoria of Sherman, Texas.

Dusta was preceded in death by her parents, Dustan and Nell Lamb, and her husband, Clyde King.

Dusta’s kindness, creativity, and zest for life will be remembered always. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories for all who were fortunate enough to know her.

If you wish, the family would greatly appreciate in lieu of flowers, please make online gifts in memory of Dusta King, to the Dementia Society of America www.DementiaSociety.org/donate.

A Memorial Service will be held at Mullican-Little Funeral Home, Bells, Texas on Friday September 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.  An online registry may be signed at www.mullicanlittle.com.