Ella McQueen

Mrs. Ella McQueen, 77, of Hamden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born to the late Prince Conyers and Mary Hammett Conyers on November 10, 1945, in Manning, South Carolina. For over 20 years she was an employee of Pratt and Whitney Aircraft until her retirement. Mrs. McQueen was a devout member of the New Bethlehem Baptist Church and became a church mother who many relied on her for guidance. She was a staunch supporter of her church activities and building committee. Her love and defender of the church was unabated. She used her gifts as a prayer warrior and counselor to minister to those around her. She could push to remove boundaries, instill a sense of trust and inspire for good. More importantly she was an influential and compelling through her encouragement to others. Mrs. McQueen was a woman of inspiration, creating change others saw impossible. Mrs. McQueen was a devoted prayer partner and was dedicated to her family and friends. She will forever be missed by her devoted husband Curtis McQueen; daughters: Sandra Pearson, Felicia Blackman all of Hamden, CT; stepsons: Sigma (Amilia) McQueen of West Haven, CT and Brian Dewitt of Society Hill, SC. ; grandchildren: Felicia and Tyrone Moore of Hamden, CT, Rachael Blackman of Hamden, CT, Sigma Jr and Sahvien McQueen of West Haven, CT, Briyah and Antonio Dewitt of Society Hill, SC; siblings: James Conyers of New Haven, CT, Sylvia House of North Haven, CT, Rigby (Connie) Conyers of New Haven, CT, Charles (Donna) Conyers of Hamden, CT, Susie (Joe) Stanton of New Haven, CT and Mary (Wille) Durant of Manning, SC; sisters-in-law: Bonnie Seals of Society Hill, SC and Maria McQueen of Silver Spring, MD.; godchildren: Dantevious Daugherty of Lithonia, GA and Tyler Shields of Hamden, CT. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers: Willie Conyers and Prince Conyers Jr, her brothers-in-law: Charles House, Rochie McQueen, Otis McQueen, Hazel McQueen and Nathaniel McQueen, her sisters-in-law: Frances Conyers, Julia Conyers, Cecelia McQueen and Julia McQueen. A celebration of life will be held Friday, September 15,2023 at 11:00 AM at the New Trinity Temple COGIC, 285 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. Viewing at 10:00 AM until time of service. Interment at Beaverdale Memorial Park. Services of comfort entrusted to McClam Funeral Home, 95 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for McQueen family, please visit www.mcclamfuneralhome.net

Ella McQueen

November 10, 1945 - September 7, 2023