Photo courtesy of Pyatt Funeral Home - Pinckneyville
Oct 8, 1932 - Apr 18, 2018
To anyone wondering I am one of Leah's great grandchildren. I remember riding my bike with my grandma (one of her daughters) over to her house and she would usually have some sort of sweet made which was usually tapioca or oatmeal raisin cookies.
Bella womack
February 11, 2024 | Family
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April 22, 2018
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Warren Tiner
April 21, 2018 | Lake City, AR
Leah, 2nd from right, back; Harvey right front. Me opposite end from Harvey.
To Leah's family, first let me offer my condolences and sympathy in your loss. I knew Leah all my early life; being raised near her family and attending the same school for a while. She was seven years older, always sweet and kind to a pesky little girl. A picture from those old days are included, Leah is the beauty you will recognize with that curly beautiful hair. I am the little girl opposite end from Harvey. Leah was a sweet girl and I know you have enjoyed all the years with her. Again,...
Pat Parmer
April 20, 2018 | Athens, AL
I remember all the wonderful times we had in Nashville and on the farm, it's unfortunate that time and distance sometimes hinders visitation and keeping in touch. You were loved and will be missed.
Bruce (Lyla) Queen
April 20, 2018 | Cabot, AR
Leah Queen, age 85, of Nashville, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Friendship Manor Nursing Home, Nashville, IL.
Leah was born on October 8, 1932 in Perry County, IL, a daughter to Louis and Anna (Weil) Hottes. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 21 at Holts Prairie Baptist Church in rural Pinckneyville, IL and was baptized soon after. She married Earl E. Queen on June 7, 1952 in Perry County, IL and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2008 after 56 years of marriage. Leah was a member of the First Baptist Church, Nashville, IL. She enjoyed teaching 4 and 5 year olds in Vacation Bible School and Sunday School for 44 years. She enjoyed working as a nurse at Washington County Hospital for 25 years and also worked at Friendship Manor Nursing Home for a short period. Her family was her joy.
Survivors include her three children, Jeanne Gonzales of Nashville, IL, Jack (Debra) Queen of DuQuoin, IL and Jane (Jeff) Schleifer of Noblesville, IN; five grandchildren, Tim (Nikki) Groff, Shawn Groff (friend, Melissa Flowers), Abijah (Holly) Queen, Andy Schleifer and Sara Schleifer; seven great-grandchildren, Bella Womack, Ayca Groff, Kira Groff, Chloe Halterman, Israel Queen, Isaac Queen and Christian Queen; two brothers, Louis (Pam) Hottes and Scott (Leah) Hottes; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends; and her church family at First Baptist Church, Nashville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Queen; a brother, Harvey Hottes; a sister-in-law, Nancy Hottes; and a brother-in-law, Ernest Queen.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Scott Sharp officiating. Interment will be in Holts Prairie Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Nashville, IL or the Baptist Children's Home, Carmi, IL.
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