Imogene McQueary

imogene mcqueary
Della Imogene McQueary, a beloved member of the Burgin community, passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born on March 13, 1931, in Adair County, KY, to the late Oscar and Hattie Shaw. She was predeceased by her husband Robert McQueary, her parents and her daughter and son-in-law Lucian Tucker. Imogene spent many years working as a seamstress at Palm Beach Co, where she dedicated over three decades of her life.
Imogene was a devoted mother to her daughters, Debbie Bottom, Wanda Tucker, and the late Shirley Shepherd and cherished spending time with her family. She found great joy in her role as a mother and grandmother, always putting her loved ones first.
In addition to her family, Imogene was a faithful member of the Alum Springs First Church of God, where she found comfort in her faith and camaraderie among her fellow church members.
Imogene is survived by her daughters Debbie (Joedy) Bottom, Wanda Tucker, her son in law Todd Shepherd, her grandchildren Tim Tucker, Shephanie (Rodney) Brock, Addis (Anita) Shepherd, Tracy Bottom, Chris (Rosemary) Bottom and Michael Bottom, her great grandchildren Haley Tucker, Elga Brock, Dustin Bottom, Maddox Bottom, Brooke Shepherd, and Nevaeh Shepherd, and her sister Norma Jones.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the funeral at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. The funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Stith Funeral Home, Danville with Bro. Keith Willoughby officiating. Following the service, burial will follow with her husband and family in Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Imogene will be remembered for her kindness, dedication to her family, and unwavering faith. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will be carried on by those who knew her best.

Services

Visitation: October 9, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home - Danville
318 West Broadway
Danville, KY 40422

(859) 236-2113

Funeral Service: October 9, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home - Danville
318 West Broadway
Danville, KY 40422

(859) 236-2113

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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Imogene McQueary 's name.

Alum Springs First Church of God

3758 Alum Springs Road

Danville,

KY

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  1. I am so sorry for your loss. Imogene was a special lady. Heaven gained an angel. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

    • Twila, I am one of Imogene’s grandsons, and I can tell you that Granny thought so much of your mother, Fredia, and she so enjoyed their phone calls to one another over the years.

  2. Precious Child Of God has made it safely home. What a beautiful Child of God Imogene was. God Bless you children and grandchildren.
    Mildred Drake
    WDFB Christian Radio

  3. What a very precious friend Imogene was to me. She will be missed here but what a reunion she will have in Heaven with all her love ones there. My prayers are with you children and family here love you all.

  4. Just saw the obituary – so sorry for your loss. She was a jewel and a sweet child of God! Been neighbors for many, many years. Rest in Peace! Blessings to her family!

  5. You were the best Grandmother that anyone could have ever had or asked for. So glad that you are rejoicing in heaven right now with Pa Pa, with your mother and father, Pa Pa AND Granny Shaw, and with mom and all of those precious family and friends who went on to heaven before you. Know that we will always love you and miss you, but cannot wait until we get to heaven one day soon to sing and rejoice with you and everyone else in the heavenly choir in the sky. Love you so much, and even though my heart is breaking right now, I know your memory will always be with us in spirit. Love you, Granny Grunt. Mom and I asked to call you that all the time when we were on our car ride back home from your house when I was growing up. So glad I have had you all these years in my life. Again, love you so much, to the moon and back and back again.

  6. Wanda, Debbie and Family, I just now saw the obit for your Mother. The Goodall ladies were like family for so many years and Imogene was the last of the ones that I knew. I dearly loved that sweet lady……I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Betty “Jo” Eason Benedict

    • Thank you Betty!! Mama loved her Palm Beach friends, them and their families, we were all like family!! She spoke often of all of you when I was growing up and we visited in each other’s homes!! Take care!! Love and God Bless!! 💗

  7. My husband Larry & I would see Imogene at the Burgin Memorial Cemetery(she was a faithful visitor), or at the post office,getting mail. We always shared a few minutes,laughing and getting caught up with the “Burgin news”.She such a sweet lady.Our condolences to her entire family-we miss seeing her…Lou Walters Bugg

  8. Granny you are now in heaven with your love ones . Specially pa pa & mom. You were a very good grandmother and we loved you verymuch

  9. Thank you to everyone for your kind words about Mama… and for your prayers and sympathy!! God bless!! 💗

  10. Dear sweet Ms McQueary,
    May you rest in eternal peace and joy in Heaven, as I know The Good Lord ushered you right on in! You were such a wonderful lady; kind, caring, loving, faithful, religious, smiling, loyal, hardworking, determined and candy maker-extraordinaire are just some of your many special traits that I will always cherish in my memories of you! I will miss you dearly, especially our Christmas Eve visits!
    May God bless the family and many friends with peace, strength, and healing.


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