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Queen Ester Nichols
SPRINGFIELD - Queen Ester Nichols, 35, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. She was employed at Springfield Terrace until she became sick.
She was a member of Friendship Full Gospel Church in Springfield.
She leaves to cherish her memories - her parents, Rev. James and Queen Nichols, two children Sierra and Cameron Frison, one sister Sharon Nichols, two brothers, Thomas Nichols (all of Springfield), and James (Machella) Nichols of Germany, maternal grandmother Annie Wilson of Mississippi and fraternal grandparents Rev. Robert J. (Frederica) Nichols of East St. Louis, companion Harry Griffis of Springfield, IL, the father of her children, Robert Frison and his mother, Sarah Frison, and a host of other relatives.
Visitation at Friendship Full Gospel Church, 1501 E. Washington, Springfield, from 4pm-7pm. Funeral at 12:00 noon at New Jerusalem Church in East St. Louis, Illinois.
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Memories and Condolences
for Queen Nichols
Barbara A. Watts
August 27, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Trisha Logan-Byrd
August 25, 2010
Sending our deepest condolances to the Nichols family. Wishing we had more time to spend with someone as sweet as Queen. She was not only a child hood friend but another family member. The Logan/Trent family is praying for , in your time of need.
Melanie Quinn
August 25, 2010
I went to High School with Queen. I just saw the obituary online today and was shocked that someone so young and beautiful is gone. I am sorry for her family's loss. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May Queen be at Peace.
Tara Moreland
August 25, 2010
I went to school with Queen she was a good person. So hard to believe someone so young is gone. RIP
Amy Schmidt
August 25, 2010
I went to school with Queen, she was very quiet, such a beautiful person. She will be missed. God bless her family and children. My prayers are with her family.
Sharlyn Scott
August 25, 2010
My sincere condolences to your family. I know it is difficult to lose a loved one, and you remain in my thoughts and prayers. Scotty from St. Francis Convent
Desire'e Gales Francine Duncan
August 24, 2010
I was a childhood friend from school with Queen, and my mother was the family beautician (Francine Duncan)she was an sweet and endearing individual, we shared many laughs & fun moments growing up as young girls she will be sadly missed, My sympathy & prayers goes out to the family.
Frances Graham
August 24, 2010
I will never forget Queen, she was one of my dearest old friends I will never meet another like her...our sons share the same name.
Royda Houghton
August 24, 2010
I worked with Queen at Springfield Terrace for a short time before her illness she was a strong nurse and generous individual.
Courtney (Pillischafske) McGath
August 24, 2010
I remember Queen from high school. She was always so sweet and soft spoken. God bless her.
August 24, 2010
Queenie was a dedicated and caring nurse. Always a pleasure to work with and a very dear friend. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Angela Crawford-Richards
PATRICIA PHILLIPS
August 24, 2010
I WILL MISS QUEEN I WORKED WITH HER AND SHE WAS A VERY STRONG NURSE SHE MANAGED THE 2ND SHIFT LIKE IT WAS EASY AND BELIEVE ME IT WAS NOT.
Angela Ousley
August 24, 2010
I was a classmate of Queens' and we were good friends also. She was a very special person, and she will be missed. Her season is over, and she will never be forgotten! God Bless you and your family is in my prayers!
Ruth and Frank Watts
August 24, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 24, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
m. warfield
August 24, 2010
I won't ever forget Queen, she had a quiet, calm spirit that i always admired. She and i attended Lanphier High School together, class of 1993.
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