Obituary for Shirley Diane Queen Peterson
Shirley Diane Queen Peterson, 67, of Hiwassee, passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 in the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Pulaski on August 11, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Charles Cecil Queen and Ruby Lucille Tabor Queen. She was preceded in death by brothers Larry Queen and Donald Queen. She was a graduate of Radford University and a teacher in Pulaski County for 35 years at Jefferson Elementary School and Critzer Elementary School. During her time as a teacher she had the opportunity to influence the lives of countless students and made many lifelong friends. Shirley will be remembered as a kind, generous, loyal person with a smile that could light up a room. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, friend and “Grammy.” Her grandchildren were truly her pride and joy. They spent lots of time together during Wednesday and Sunday dinners, shopping trips, holidays and vacations. She will be greatly missed by all.
Children and spouses: Kelly P. and Clay Howlett
Scott and Keri Peterson
Sister: Carolyn Smith (Lowell Smith)
Brothers: Charles Queen (Lana Queen), Jerry Queen (Celeste Queen), Randy Queen (Becky Queen)
4 grandchildren: Thomas and Maely Howlett
Ellie and Carter Peterson
Many wonderful nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends at Stevens Funeral Home from 5-7 pm on Thursday January 2. A graveside service will be held at Cecil’s Chapel Church cemetery on Friday January 3 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial gifts be made to the Amercian Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home.
Sharon Pratt
January 1, 2020 @ 3:34 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. She was a sweet friend.
Lisa Davidson
January 1, 2020 @ 7:05 pm
So sorry sending prayers to the family.Shirley will be missed she was a very specially lady well liked and loved.
Paul Willis
January 1, 2020 @ 4:15 pm
Kelly and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May God grant you and your family peace And comfort during this difficult time.
Paul and Stacey Willis
Nancy Mitchell
January 1, 2020 @ 4:18 pm
So sorry sending prayers for the school family and her family.
Vicki Scott
January 1, 2020 @ 4:50 pm
Shirley was loved by so many, a dear friend and I will forever miss her..
Laina Mitchell
January 1, 2020 @ 5:20 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss. My mother (Shirley Stout) worked with Shirley at Jefferson and Critzer. She always spoke very highly of her. May God give you all peace and comfort in your time of need.
Jenny Shepherd
January 1, 2020 @ 6:59 pm
So sorry for your loss!
She was such a sweetheart!
Praying for comfort and peace for you all… Shirley would say to be happy for her….her battle is over and she has definitely received a crown!
She will be missed!
Stephanie underwood
January 1, 2020 @ 5:29 pm
So sorry for your loss prayers to your family
Sherry Scott
January 1, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
To you all. I pray for peace and comfort during this most difficult time. I love you all so much. Shirley was definitely unique in the most delightful way. I will surely miss her precious friendship.
Pam Truitt
January 1, 2020 @ 7:22 pm
So sorry for your loss
Bridget Parsons
January 1, 2020 @ 6:07 pm
I am so surprised and sorry to hear this. I will always remember her sweet smile. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her dear family. 🙏🏼
Steve Peterson
January 1, 2020 @ 8:21 pm
Shirley was a great aunt that cared for everyone she will be truly missed.
Linda Irene Hamrick
January 1, 2020 @ 8:24 pm
So sorry for your loss we grew up together. Prayers for the family.
Kim Duncan
January 1, 2020 @ 9:33 pm
Such a wonderful lady and role model. Kelly and Scott I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and love for you all.
Barbara Ayers
January 1, 2020 @ 9:38 pm
I’m as truly sorry for the precious loss of your very sweet and loving Mother ..I loved this lady and my Prayers are that God comforts and helps you in this very hard time…I know she will be missed…Love and Prayers to all her family.
Janice Stoots Burruss
January 2, 2020 @ 7:48 am
Randy and Carolyn and families. So very sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers.
Ann B.Taylor
January 2, 2020 @ 9:04 am
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, May the lord comfort you in this time, Prayers for all the family.
Linda Irene Hamrick
January 2, 2020 @ 5:02 pm
So sorry to hear this news. You have my prayers. Linda Irene Hamrick
Sherry Cox
January 2, 2020 @ 6:04 pm
Tim and I are so sorry! Prayers are with your family!