Jonsey McMahan Queen

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Jonsey McMahan Queen, 84, of Asheville, entered eternity with Jesus Saturday, September 3, 2005, in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Queen was born in the Pensacola Community of Yancey County and was the youngest child of the late Julius G. and Effie Allen McMahan. A graduate of Swannanoa High School where she was a scholar-athlete, she lived most of her life in Buncombe County and worked at Beacon Mfg. Co., Gordon Furniture Co., Morgan Furniture Co., and was a retired secretary of Charles C. Bell Elementary School having served there from 1965 - 1984. She was a member of Groce United Methodist Church for 49 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, John L. Queen, a son John Lester Queen, Jr., brother Oscar McMahan of Brownwood, TX, and brothers Waymon and Perry McMahan, sisters Jenny Bridges, Thelma Cody, Juanita Harbin and niece Imogene Cody Stroupe, all of Swannanoa. Surviving are her son, Dr. Allen B. Queen and his wife Terri of Winston-Salem and three grandchildren, John Travis Queen, Anna Elizabeth Queen and David Allen Queen, of the home, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Carroll and Lettie Harbin of Swannanoa. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, all of whom she dearly loved. A funeral service will be at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Groce United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Oxford, a great-nephew presiding. Burial will follow at Piney Grove Cemetery, Swannanoa. Pallbearers will be Travis Queen, David Queen, Jerry Edmonston, Frank Carr and Bill Grooms. Honorary pallbearers will be Anna Queen and Randy Queen. Her family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Saturday for a celebration of her life at Asbury Hall, Groce United Methodist Church. The family asks that memorials may be made to Groce United Methodist Church, 954 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805.

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  1. To Allen, Terri, Travis, Anna & Dave, Memaw fought a good fight and she now rests in peace. God doesn’t make mistakes. She heard her name called. ‘Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.’ Psalms 30:5
    We love you

  2. We enjoy very fond memories of Christmas together with the entire family just a couple of years ago. Jonsey so much enjoyed those few days with her family and especially the joy of the children. Terri and Allen blessed Jonsey & John with the love they have for each other and 3 beautiful grandchildren.

  3. I grew up in Groce Methodist Church, where I shared a wonderful friendship with Allen through our church youth group. The Queen family was always higly respected and were a wonderful influence on those around them. I am sure God welcomed Mrs. Queen with open arms. Allen, I wish you peace and comfort. Sincerely, Judy Pless Lathrop

  4. May the Lord provide the family with strenght and peace. We will keep you close in our heart and prayers.

  5. Allen You may not remember me I was one of you classmates at Reynolds High School. Am so sorry about your mother’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughs and prayers. Dawn Calhoun

  6. Allen,I just got word about your mom,I am sorry,it is terribly hard to lose a parent.I miss dad so much.As time goes by it will get easier to remember them,with less hurt in our hearts and remember the times we shared with them.I am praying for you,as I know the pain you are in. God bless Teresa

  7. I met this beautiful lady through the Cottrell family. We exchanged greetings over the years and lost touch when we all quit going to J&S Cafeteria. I know she will be missed and you have my sympathy.
    Sincerely, Susan Duckett


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