Evelyn S Queen

Mary Evelyn Shirley Queen, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2022. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00 am at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Hudgins officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will take place at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery immediately following the service. If you wish to make a donation, please donate to Alzheimer’s Association, 888 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201.

Ms. Evelyn was born on March 25, 1929 in Wiley, Georgia to John and Mary Shirley. She was married to the love of her life, Emory Queen Jr, for 60 years. They raised their children in Macon, Georgia.

Ms. Evelyn was a wonderful homemaker and also ran a daycare for infants in her home for more than 20 years. She enjoyed gardening and could grow anything. She loved to go fishing and to watch car racing.

Ms. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her son, David Ricky Queen (Debbie); her daughter, Julia Queen Baker (Tony); her grandsons, Adam Queen (Leah) and Nicholas Queen (Stephanie); and her great grandchildren, Silas, Kimber, and Westin.

Ms. Evelyn is also survived by her brothers, Dewey and Dale; her sisters, Genell and Ellie; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ms. Evelyn was a member of Juliette Baptist Church in Juliette, Georgia.

Please visit www.maconmp.com to express your condolences or share fond memories. Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3969 Mercer University Dr., Macon, GA 31204 has charge of the arrangements.