Merleene Templeton Mcqueen

Obituary: Spencer, NC- Merleene Templeton McQueen, age 87, formerly of Kannapolis, NC, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Magnolia Gardens Extended Care Community, Spencer, NC after a short illness. She was born June 19, 1923 in Cabarrus County, NC, the daughter of the late Roy L. Templeton and Bessie Griggs Templeton. Merleene was employed with the former Cannon Mills Company, Plt. #1 Wash Cloth Dept. for many years. Later, she worked for the former Terry Products, Inc., Kannapolis. She was a member of the Christian faith. Her family fondly remembers her love of making crafts. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John S. McQueen, Jr.; one brother, Sidney Chapman; three sisters, Verna Bruton, Macie McGuire, Margie Benfield; an infant son; and a granddaughter, Megan McQueen. A graveside service to honor her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Ralph Robinette. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home, Kannapolis. Survivors include a son, Rev. Kenneth McQueen & wife, Neldia of Kannapolis, NC; a daughter, Teresa Rogers of Kannapolis, NC; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Roy L. Templeton of West Jefferson, NC; and numerous nieces & nephews. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 7:00 - 9:00 PM Friday, April 29, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: Graveside service at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 30 at Carolina Memorial Park

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park