LaVert Deatlas Queen

LeVert transitioned peacefully into eternal life late into the night February 14 at Holy Cross Hospital. Her last words to her daughters as they departed from spending the day with her were “I love you. I’ll be all right.” LeVert was born in Washington, DC on December 13, 1921 to Adrienne Morgan. She married her high school sweetheart Sylvester Queen in 1942, and they became the loving parents of LaVerne Cassandra and Sylestine Adrienne. LeVert was educated in the DC public schools system, graduating from Armstrong High School in 1940. She worked as an office assistant in the medical facility of Doctors Thornton and Pinkney until she secured a federal position with the National Security Agency in the late fifties. She retired from government life after thirty-two (32) years of service receiving many awards and certificates of accomplishment. Upon her retirement, she and Sylvester made Longview Beach in southern Maryland their permanent home. LeVert was a dynamo. She moved fast and stayed busy. She spent many hours performing volunteer services at the Food Pantry, Museum, MD Extension Council, and Office on Aging. She introduced the Electric Slide to the “old folks” so they could get up and move. Her hobbies included all areas of arts and crafts—painting, ceramics, crocheting, knitting, sewing, quilting and cooking. Samples of her crafts can be found exhibited in the homes of her family and close friends. She also loved to play pinochle and pokeno. She was progressive and introduced the use of the computer to her older compatriots. As her health began to decline, she stayed true to her nature and was feisty to the end. LeVert leaves to mourn her loss two devoted daughters, LaVerne Queen and Sylestine Morton; one granddaughter, Kellie Terry (Tony); three great-grandchildren, Alicia Terry, Anthony Terry Jr. and Aaron Terry; one sister, DeAtlas Edwards, a niece Karen Edwards; one sister-law, Mercy Williams, a nephew Ivan Williams; and numerous other loving relatives, ‘adopted kids’ and friends. Services will be held on Thursday February 25, 2016 Viewing: 10:00 AM – Services: 11:00 AM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HIGHLAND PARK 6801 Sheriff Road LANDOVER, MD 20785 Rev. Dr. Henry P. Davis III, Pastor Interment Maryland National

LaVert Deatlas Queen

December 13, 1921 - February 14, 2016