Delores Ann Queen, 71, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Odin Healthcare Center.
She was born on April 25, 1951, in Centralia, the daughter of William Bradley and Delores Maxine (Loyd) Bradley. She married Richard Eugene Queen, Sr. and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1990.Delores is survived by her two sons: Eric Queen and Brian Queen both of Centralia; granddaughters: Savannah Queen and Kati Knapp both of Centralia; two brothers: John Bradley of Central City and Steve Bradley and wife Veronica of Centralia; several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Delores Bradley, husband: Richard Eugene Queen, Sr., son: Richard “Rick” Eugene Queen, Jr., brother: William Bradley, Jr., and four sisters-in-law: Sandra Bradley, Donna Drake, Debbie Bradley, and Kay Thouvenin.Delores worked at Hollywood Candy Factory for 20 years. She later worked at NASCOTE in Nashville for many years and later retired. She was a member of the Eternity Baptist Church in Centralia, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for 26 years. She was also a Central City Lioness member. Delores enjoyed playing cards and going to auctions. She cherished the time she spent with her family and friends,A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, November 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Eternity Baptist Church in Centralia with Pastor Karl Barnfield officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia. Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Queen Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.
