Carole Montene Poteat Queen

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Carole Montene Poteat Queen on May 17, 2026, while in hospice care. Born in Upson County, Georgia, Carole was a cherished daughter of Houston Downey Poteat and Ruby Macie McDaniel Poteat Oglesbee Gibby. Carole was a woman of grace whose life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, adventure, and dedication. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Houston "Buck" Poteat and Macie Gibby, her stepfather,Levert Oglesbee, her daughter, DeAnne Queen, her husband, Harrold Queen, and her sister, Lucille Harrell. She is lovingly remembered by her children Deborah Chapman and husband Tim; Terry Queen; her granddaughters Jessica Chapman Austin and husband Jason, Ashley Queen McCue and husband Jeremy, Natalie Chapman Bryant and husband Kyle, Bonnie Queen, and her great-grandchildren Derek Austin, Autumn McCue, Charlotte McCue, Fiona McCue, and George Bryant. Carole is also survived by her sister Patricia Braid and husband Ed, her brothers Donald Ray Poteat and wife Cindy, Reginald Poteat and wife Patricia, Jerry Oglesbee and wife Sandra, and Sam Oglesbee and wife Kim, along with many cherished nieces and nephews. . Carole worked in the cotton mills in Griffin, Georgia, before joining the JC Penney distribution center in Forest Park, Georgia. After 25 years of dedicated service, she retired and moved to Lake Sinclair in Eatonton, Georgia, where she and Harrold became active members of Lake Country Baptist Church. Her faith was a cornerstone of her lifetime. Carole's life was a testament to her enduring love for her family, her unwavering faith, and her zest for life. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she touched and the stories she leaves behind. She was a beacon of kindness, a masterful storyteller, and a woman who lived her life with purpose and joy. A celebration of Carole's life will be held at a later date, where family and friends will gather to honor her remarkable journey. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to an animal rescue of your choice in Carole's memory, as a tribute to her generous spirit and her commitment to helping others. Carole Montene Poteat Queen will be deeply missed but forever remembered with love and admiration. Her life was a blessing, and her memory a treasure. May she rest in eternal peace.