Gladys Queen Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gladys Queen of Lenoir, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on December 17, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gladys Queen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Taylor and Beatrice Frazier Taylor; her son Herbert Wootson Thompson; and her siblings, Vicky Taylor, Connie Taylor and Joe Taylor, Jr..

She is survived by: her husband Lester Queen; her son William Thompson of Lenoir, NC; her stepsons, Lonnie Queen and Ronnie Queen (Karen); and her siblings, Donna Marcum (Ivan) of Hardy, KY, Heston Taylor of Cove Gap, WV and Emmett Taylor of Tennessee. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren; and a host of additional family and friends.