Norita Queen

Norita ‘Sis’ Queen, 82, of Morgantown, was called home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Norita was born on March 19, 1939 in Taylor County, a daughter of the late Homer Mayle and Bertha Croston. Norita was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her most cherished moments were spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Norita was preceded in death by her first husband Thomas Glendenning; her second husband Forman Henry Clay Queen; brother Willard Whitehair; sisters Betty Stolis, and Brenda Mayle; and a very loving son-in-law Daryl Price. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Gladys Price, Sandra Clinton and husband Ray; sisters Juanita Mayle of Canton, OH, Nora Mayle and husband Stan of Grafton, Linda Kennedy of Philippi; and brothers Junior Croston and wife Bessie of Philippi, Bobby Croston and wife Toni, Freddie Croston and wife Shirley, Tommie Croston and wife Trish all of Canton, OH, Charles Croston of Philippi, Paul Croston and wife Shirley of Grafton. Norita is also survived by her loving grandchildren Christopher Mayle and wife Katie, Michael Price and wife Holly all of Morgantown, Tim Clinton and wife Britny, Jessica Clinton, Jennifer Ethier and husband Kerry, Charity Singer and husband Will, Grant Clinton all of Pennsylvania; great-grandsons Joshua Mayle, who was Norita’s pride and joy. They were best friends, and most considered them two peas in a pod; Elijah, Nate, Caleb Clinton who she also cherished. Norita truly valued her time with them especially when she spent a year in Pennsylvania with her daughter Sandy and family; and many nieces and nephews that she adored. The family will receive friends at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 4-8pm and again on Wednesday from noon until the time of the funeral service at 1pm with Pastor Dolly Sparks officiating. Norita will be laid to rest at Simpson Cemetery in Taylor County.