Queena C. McHenry, age 82, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, at her home in Clay City.
Queena was born July 13, 1932 in Clay County to Leslie and Jessie C. (Thompson) McElyea. She married Donald E. McHenry on December 7, 1950 in St. Charles, MO. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2003. Queena worked at several jobs throughout her life including being a meat cutter at Cisne IGA, worked at the Shoe Factory, Big John’s, Cisne Key Market, Addus Healthcare, Mt. Carmel Buy-Low, and operated a custard shop in Flora. In her spare time, she found enjoyment in reading, doing puzzles, and dancing.
She is survived by her daughters: Vickie (J.D.) Hill of Clay City and Sue (Joe) Martin of Flora; a brother: Quinton (Rachel) McElyea of Lemoore, CA; 3 grandchildren: Misty Hill, John A. Hill, and Josh Martin; 6 great-grandchildren: Caleb Cochran, Jennifer Cochran, Jessica Cochran, Jaron Hill, Ashley Hill, and Bailey Martin; 3 great-great-grandchildren: Erica Cochran, Emily Cochran, and Gage Cochran; 2 nephews and friend: Donald Vaclavik of Keensburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a grandson: Joey Martin, and in-laws: Mildred and Eddie McHenry.
A visitation for Queena McHenry will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A private interment will be in Kneff Cemetery, Flora. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.