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Julia McLaurin Brabson, 93, of Bermuda Village, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at her home. Born in 1915 in Walterboro, SC to Ruth Funderburk and James Hilton McLaurin, she was educated in the local schools and graduated from Converse College. Julia married Dr. John Anderson Brabson in 1939 and they lived in New York City until 1943. The couple made their home in Charlotte for the next 45 years, where they raised their four sons. In 1987, they retired to Bermuda Village. Julia was a member of the Charlotte Junior League and Myers Park Presbyterian Church. Her happiest memories were summers spent in Myrtle Beach at her beach house with family, friends and especially grandchildren. She had a passion for crabbing, fishing, cooking and entertaining with no crowd too large. In Myrtle Beach, the Brabsons were members of First Presbyterian Church. Julia had a love of travel and took many trips with her lifelong friend, Elizabeth ‘ Snookie’ Raby of Charlotte. After retirement in Advance, Julia volunteered helping second grade students with their reading skills, but was unable to help them with their math. She was an active member of Clemmons Moravian Church and member of the international chapter of PEO Sisterhood. Julia was predeceased by her husband of 66 years and is survived by her four sons: John A. Brabson, Jr. and his wife, Tilda of Tampa, FL, Thomas D. Brabson of Charlotte, William W. Brabson and his wife, Betsy of Georgetown, SC, and David M. Brabson and his wife, Claire of Palm Harbor, FL; nine grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. Memorial Services celebrating her life were held on Tuesday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at Bermuda Village. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Clemmons Moravian Church, PO Box 730, Clemmons, NC 27012.
Travis “Jack” Queen
Travis “Jack” Queen departed this world to be with his Lord on March 9, 2009, while working on his farm. Jack, 97, was born in Wilkes County on January 15, 1912 to the late Robert and Emily Hicks Queen. Jack was retired from Atlantic Greyhound Bus Lines after 34 years of service. During his retirement he worked for Regal Ford Company. He was a member of Round Mountain Baptist Church in Wilkes County and the Gilbert Bowles Memorial Bible Class at Beck’ s Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Jack was a devoted, loving Christian husband, father, and “grand daddy”. His days were spent taking care of the needs of neighbors and keeping up his farm. He was known for his stubborn working spirit and never let a day pass by idle. Jack is survived by his wife of 63 years, Christine Icenhour Queen; his son Jack of Lewisville; his daughter Sheila Nunn and husband Larry of Sharon, S.C.; four grandchildren; Cindy Queen of Winston-Salem, Sharon Vannoy of Clemmons, Amy Queen of Lewisville, and Gregg Gaulden of York, S.C.; four great-grandchildren; Rachel and Luke Vannoy of Clemmons, and Alyssa and Tyler Gaulden of York, S.C.; and his sister Frances Morton of Pfafftown. He was preceded in death by four brothers; Shuba, Ancel, Richard and Bill; two sisters; Belva Kyle and Alma Eller; his daughter-in-law, Susan Queen; and his granddaughter; Susan Lynn Queen. Funeral services were held March 12 with Rev. Larry Nunn, Rev. Roger Jennings and Dr. Ray Hamilton officiating. Interment followed at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem. Memorials may be made to Gideon’ s International or the charity of one’ s choice.
Claude H. Clawson
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Claude H. Clawson was held Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Friends Baptist Church, 1840 Lewisville/Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC.
Claude is survived by his family of Columbus, Ohio, his brother, Jesse Marshall Clawson of Clemmons, NC, and his sister, Nellie Clawson Lagle of Cooleemee, NC. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services, Inc., 3175 Maplewood Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27103