Obituary of Elsie M. Queen

QueenElsie Elsie M. Queen Elsie M. Queen, age 84, of Volga, WV died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at her home. She was born on April 3, 1923 In Huntsville, AL, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Hess) Fanning. On February 27, 1943 she married Junior Earl Queen who preceded her in death on June 29, 1982. Mrs. Queen is survived by three sons, Earl W. Queen of Volga, Roger A. Queen of Weston, WV and John M. Queen of Martinsburg, WV; two daughters, Sharon Smith and husband Homer of Union City, IN, and Joyce Amos of Reynoldsville, WV; five granddaughters, Sharlyn Hickey and husband Bill of Union City, Jennifer Jones and husband Scott of Union City, Crystal Ramey of Winston-Salem, NC, Ronda Queen of Buckhannon, WV and Angela Coontz of Philippi, WV; four grandsons, Jeffrey Dean and wife Kristy of Warren, ME, Joshua Dean of Clarksburg, WV, Christopher Queen of Philippi, and Mark Queen and wife Stephanie of Tazewell, VA; 18 great- grandchildren; one brother, Herbert Fanning of Huntsville, AL; two sisters, Lois Davis of Chattanooga, TN, and Gladys Tipton, Huntsville, AL and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son-in-law George M. Amos, III; two sisters Mary Frances Wright and Mary Estelle Fanning, and two brothers, Walter Fanning, Jr. and Jimmy Fanning. She was a devout Christian by faith and a Cook for the Upshur County Board of Education. Mrs. Queen was a very giving person who always remembered birthdays. She was loved by everyone and will be missed by all. She was loved by the children at the Hodgesville Grade School. She retired as a cook with 30 plus years of service. Friends will be received from 5-8 PM on Monday, October 29, 2007 at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday at the funeral home with the Pastor Jon Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Quiet Dell, WV. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Vistation Monday, October 29, 2007 5-8 Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Services Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11 AM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Burial Floral Hills Memorial Gardens