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Emma Neal McQueen

Female 1908 - 2008  (100 years)


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  1. 1.  Emma Neal McQueen was born on 5 Jun 1908 in Scotland, North Carolina, USA; died on 7 Dec 2008 in Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • other: Washington City, District of Columbia, USA
    • SSN issued: District of Columbia, USA
    • Name: Emma Neal Morrison
    • Social Security Number: 579-05-6719
    • Residence: 1910, Stewartsville, Scotland, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Stewartsville, Scotland, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1993, Laurinburg, Scotland, North Carolina, USA
    • Residence: 1993, Washington City, District of Columbia, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Emma Neal Morrison: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

    News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - December 11, 2008

    Deceased Name: Emma Neal Morrison

    LAURINBURG -- Emma Neal Morrison, 100, passed peacefully at her home in Laurinburg, Sunday, December 7, 2008.

    She was born in Laurinburg on June 5, 1908 a daughter of the late Laurin and Emma Wilkes McQueen.

    Emma Neal was preceded in death by siblings, Laurin McQueen, Jr., Ruth Bullard and Sally Toomey as well as her husband, Fred Wilson Morrison of Washington, DC.

    Emma Neal lived most of her life in Washington, DC where she served as president of the Women's National Democratic Club, president of the North Carolina Society of Washington, chairman of the Invitation Committee of the Inaugural Ball for President Kennedy and as a national trustee of the Harry S. Truman Library. She also devoted time to the Girl Scouts.
    Mrs. Morrison is known for more than 50 years of service to "The Lost Colony" including 20 years as the drama's producer and a 12 year stint as chairman of the Roanoke Island Historical Society, the history play's parent organization.

    "This gracious lady was one of North Carolina's premiere forces for the quality of performing arts in our state. She and her husband, through their many benefactions to "The Lost Colony," said longtime friend William C. Friday", President Emeritus of the University of North Carolina.

    Emma Neal was also the recipient of numerous North Carolina awards, including the designation as an honorary Dare County citizen. The State Magazine named her "The North Carolinian of 1967." She received the Charles A. Cannon Award from the NC Society for the Preservation of Antiquities; the Frederick H. Koch Award for distinguished service in theatre arts from the Carolina Dramatic Association; the U.S. department of Interior Conservation Service Award; the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award from St. Andrews Presbyterian College; and the North Carolina Distinguished Service Award for Women from Chi Omega at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mrs. Morrison also received a LLDH Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985.

    In 1989, she received the prestigious North Carolinian Society Award for public service and contributions to the cultural life of her fellow North Carolinians. In 1967, the Roanoke Island Historical Association established its highest award in her honor; the Morrison Award.

    Her daughter Myra Neal Morrison moved to Rockwell, NC where she continues to farm. Emma Neal was the proud grandmother to Patricia Webb, Sandra Clark and Shirley Maxwell. She was also the greatgrandmother to Morgan Webb, Owen Webb, Dane Clark, Alexander Clark, Nicholas Clark, Jaden Maxwell and Mayah Maxwell.

    Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Powles Funeral Home chapel in Rockwell, NC by Dr. Darryl Maxwell of Tryon, NC officiating.

    A graveside service will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Salisbury, NC.

    The family will receive friends the morning of the Funeral Service and following the graveside service at the home of daughter, Myra Neal Morrison, Morrison Farm, Rockwell, NC.

    Memorials may be made to the North Carolina Division of the Nature Conservancy, One University Place, Suite 290, 4705 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707 or to the Roanoke Island Historical Association, 1409 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954.

    Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Morrison Family.

    Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com

    Edition: Final
    Page: B10
    Copyright (c) 2008 The News and Observer

    Family/Spouse: Fred Wilson Morrison. Fred (son of Living and Living) was born on 29 Oct 1890 in Cabarrus, North Carolina, USA; died on 2 Mar 1985 in Washington City, District of Columbia, USA; was buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Generation: 4

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