Deborah Smith

Deborah married Levi Ellis "Lee" McQueen on 5 Apr 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Levi (son of Harvey E. McQueen and Adaline E. (McQueen)) was born on 22 Apr 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Oct 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Ollie Mae Caudill about 1940. Ollie (daughter of Samuel Jackson Caudill and Nora Black) was born on 22 Oct 1918 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 1 Jul 2003 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beatrice married Fornie Dungan "FD" Elliott on 25 Feb 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fornie (son of Roy C. Elliott and Rosa Buckles) was born about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Jun 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - On Thursday, December 28, 2017 an old soldier, Ivan W. McQueen, age 95, of Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord at his residence.

Ivan was born in Carter County to the late Lee H. and Deborah Smith McQueen. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Diane Nave; his brothers, Harry, J.D., Shirley, Kenneth, Charles and F.M. McQueen; and his sisters, Bea M. Elliott, Sue M. Lady and Margie McQueen Townsend Lyons.

Ivan retired from North American Rayon Corporation, after 52 years of service. He was a United States Army veteran, having served as a Sergeant in World War II, in the 104th Infantry Division, Timberwolves. Ivan was a member of Elizabethton Church of Christ, where he had served as a secretary and treasurer. He enjoyed sports, baseball, the Elizabethton Twins- and he attended almost all of the Twins games. He also enjoyed visiting Watauga Lake and gardening.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 76 years, Virginia (Jean) McQueen, of the home; a son, Glenn McQueen, of Elizabethton; a grandson, Richard R. McQueen and wife Helen, of Tampa, FL; a great granddaughter, Lilah M. McQueen; a brother, George McQueen, of Elizabethton; several nieces, nephews and his special friends, Justin Bowers and Austin Murray, also survive.

A service to celebrate and honor the life of Ivan W. McQueen will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Roby Ellis, minister and Mr. Eddie Craft, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Elizabethton Church of Christ singers. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Ivan's brothers in the 104th Infantry Division of the United States Army.

Ivan married Virginia Jean Crumley on 6 Jun 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Virginia (daughter of Robert T. Crumley and Ida Belle Campbell) was born about 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Aug 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - George Harvey McQueen, 78, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

George was a lifelong resident of Elizabethton in the Blackbottom Community.

He was a devoted husband to his wife of 58 years, Carolyn Louise Culler McQueen and loved his entire family dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Deborah Smith McQueen, brothers: Harry, Shirley, J.D., Ivan, Charles, Kenny and F.M., and sisters: Sue, Margie and Beatrice.

He is survived by his wife, Louise, Sons: Jim and wife Becky, Steve and his wife Lesa and grandsons: Cody and wife Chasedy and Steven and fiancé Lacey Elliott and great granddaughter: Caylin as well as several nieces and nephews.

George was a graduate of Elizabethton High School; He retired from Allied Metals, Co. after 45 years of service. He served seven years in the Tennessee Army National Guard. He loved helping his neighbors, family and friends, and also enjoyed playing golf with his golf buddies. He loved meeting with his friends each morning to drink coffee and discuss the day's events and to "solve the world's problems". He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church and a child of God.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jack Lloyd officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2018 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:20 a.m., Friday will be: Pete Taylor, David McQueen, Danny McQueen, Edd Townsend, Terry McQueen, Jason Taylor, Steven McQueen and Cody McQueen. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bob Lipford, Larry McKinney, Jack Campbell and the rest of his morning meeting buddies, Willie Holtsclaw, John Holtsclaw, Jim Maupin, Lewis LeGrande, Paul Lacus and all of the past and present employees of Allied Metals Company.

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Betty Ruth McQueen Vaughn, age 74, of Greeneville, formerly of Elizabethton, stepped into Heaven on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her home place in Elizabethton. Betty was born in Carter County on March 13, 1943 to the late Harry E. and Ollie M. Caudill McQueen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ray Vaughn in 2007; and a grandson, Matthew Vaughn Wills, in 2015.

Betty retired from Phillips Consumer Electronics and was of the Baptist faith. She was a 1961 graduate of Elizabethton High School, was a former member of the Ladies of the Moose, and a former member of Youth Builders of Greeneville. She enjoyed flower gardening, ceramics, interior design and decorating, and caring for her pets.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Kimberly Vaughn Russell and husband Rick, of Greeneville; two sisters, Shirley Rambo, and Mary Davis and her husband Merrill, all of Elizabethton; two brothers, Kyle McQueen, of Elizabethton and Samuel Lee McQueen and wife Helen, of Poplar, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Betty Ruth McQueen will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Roger Crigger, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday; or at her home place at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Glen McQueen, David McQueen, Cameron McQueen, Ethan McQueen, Richard Carter, Ryne Carter and Devin Carter.

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ELIZABETHTON — Brenda McQueen Nave, age 66, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital, following a brief illness.

Brenda was a native of Carter County and was the daughter of Ivan W. McQueen and Virginia Crumley McQueen.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward "Eddy" Nave; and one sister-in-law, Judy Nave.

Brenda graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1966, where she was a member of the Betsy Band, then went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from ETSU. She retired from Keenburg Elementary School in the year 2000, after 30 years of service as a 2nd grade teacher.

She was a member of Elizabethton Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish her memory, include her mother and father, Ivan and Virginia McQueen, of Elizabethton; one brother, Glenn "Skip" McQueen, of Johnson City; one special nephew, Richard Ryan McQueen and wife Helen, of Odessa, FL; one great great niece, Lilah McQueen, also of Odessa, FL; her mother-in-law, Madge Nave, of Mountain City; and one sister-in-law, Mary Nave, also of Mountain City.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Brenda McQueen Nave will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2015, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Roby Ellis and Mr. Eddy Craft, ministers, officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City, Tennessee.

Brenda married Charles Edward "Eddy" Nave on 18 Oct 1974 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Living and Madge Marie Johnson) was born on 3 Jul 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 0CT 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]