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1930 Charlotte 2012

Charlotte S. Mcqueeney

July 13, 1930 — June 9, 2012

Charlotte Aimar Simmons McQueeney, a daughter of Charleston, raised in the elements of southern traditions, passed away on June 9, 2012. Her personal life was happily complemented by her 64-year marriage to the late William Thomas McQueeney, also of Charleston. The McQueeney marriage resulted in nine children, thirty-one grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was born on July 13, 1930, to Thomas Ritchie Simmons and Agatha Aimar Simmons. She is survived by her nine children and their respective spouses: Gail M. Todd (Gene), Daniel S. McQueeney (Caroline), Charles A. McQueeney (Lynn), W. Thomas McQueeney, Jr. (Amanda), David P. McQueeney, F. Ritchie McQueeney (Carleen), J. Lawrence McQueeney (Yvonne), Sharon M. Wooten (Joel) and Christopher M. McQueeney (Samantha). She is also survived by her sister, Mary Ritchie Simmons Tutterow and her nephew Winn S. Tutterow (Mary). Her lifelong love of art and contributions thereto defined her public legacy. Mrs. McQueeney began her professional art career at the age of fifteen. She attended Ashley Hall School and was mentored from several masters of the visual arts including Elizabeth O'Neill Verner, Zoltan Szabo and MacNeil Parrish. Along with ten others, she was a Founding Member of the Charleston Artist Guild in 1953. She had been conferred multiple awards for her signature watercolors and especially her Lowcountry scenes such as shrimp boats, plantations and streetscapes. In addition she became proficient at the art of original pottery and received the First Prize citation for pottery at the 2011 Coastal Carolina Fair. Mrs. McQueeney was a devout practicing Catholic and a regular communicant at Christ Our King Church. Those close to her had defined her by her warmth and patience in addition to her placid demeanor. She loved to travel, and especially enjoyed weekend trips to visit out-of-town family or to paint in the North Carolina Mountains. She was proud of the distinction of being the only mother of six Citadel graduates in the 170-year history of the institution. Her family is most appreciative to those selfless souls that assisted her nearly seven-year struggle with cancer. Her family is grateful to Hospice of Charleston and to the many friends and well-wishers who have enriched her life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be remitted to the William T. McQueeney Scholarship c/o The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 or to the Christ Our King Senior Center, 1149 Russell Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
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