Georgeanna Queen's Obituary
Georgeanna Queen | September 18, 1953 - April 14, 2026
Georgeanna Queen, 72, of Davidsonville, MD, went home to meet the Lord on April 14, 2026, in all her strength and glory, surrounded by the beloved family to whom she dedicated her life and love. Born on September 18, 1953, to Willa Mae and George Brown of Pittsburgh, PA, she was a woman of deep faith, devoted wife and mother, and lifelong educator.
Georgeanna’s relationship with the Lord began in her twenties and deepened with every passing year, every prayer answered, and every life she witnessed him touch. She was a woman led and fed by her faith, and it showed in everything she did. Throughout her life she served the churches she attended with whole-hearted devotion, serving as an altar worker, a prayer warrior, and a support, in whatever area was needed. She held leadership positions as Women's President, Choir Director, and Mime Director. Her faith was not just practiced on Sundays; it was the foundation beneath every act of love, every word of encouragement, and every door she opened for someone in need.
Georgeanna believed in herself and in others: deeply, consistently, and without condition. As a non-traditional student, she demonstrated perseverance and dedication by earning her undergraduate degree at age 37 and going on to pursue two master’s degrees in social work and education from the University of Pittsburgh and California State University. She devoted more than 25 years of her career to the Pittsburgh Public School District, serving as a school social worker and designee principal at Liberty Elementary School, from which she retired in 2015. She dedicated herself to ensuring that the children and families she served had what they needed to thrive. Her life reflected the belief that service was not optional; it was a calling, and she answered it every single time.
Georgeanna lived with a fullness and joy that touched every soul she encountered. She brought beauty and laughter into every room she entered, a natural comedian whose humor was ever-present. Even on the day of her homegoing, she was still sharing jokes with loved ones, because that was simply who she was. In her quieter moments, she could often be found watching Dhar Mann videos, drawn to stories of transformation, redemption, and the goodness she believed existed within every person.
An artist at heart and a lover of the arts in all their forms, she wove creativity, performance, and expression into her everyday life. She loved music and believed every moment was the right moment to break out in song, whether in the car, the kitchen, or even out in public. She also loved drama and the theatre and believed in the transformative power of the arts to heal, uplift, and inspire.
This passion came alive in one of her greatest accomplishments: founder and serving as CEO of Soul Xpressions, a creative arts and education program designed to discover, develop, display, and teach youth and adults to tap into their artistic gifts and empower them to reach their highest potential. Soul Xpressions was quintessentially Georgeanna, combining her love of art, her commitment to education, and her unwavering belief in people's ability to rise. In her final chapter, she and her daughter established Soul Educate, Inc., a private operating foundation created to continue that vision of bringing healing-centered, culturally-grounded arts, health, and education to families, communities, and schools in the DMV area, so that every child might discover their purpose and rise to their highest potential within communities, homes and schools.
There is no love like the love of Georgeanna Queen. Whether you came into her world through her girls, her family, her life of service, her church community, or simply the grace of crossing her path, she made you feel seen, valued, and loved. Her light and warrior spirit made those around her want to shine more brightly and stand alongside her with prayer, armed with the Word of God.
She was known as Mom, Mama Jo, and Mom Queen, and those names were spoken with deep affection, respect, and reverence. While she gave birth to three daughters, she was surrounded by bonus children whom she welcomed with open arms and embraced as her own with little effort and great joy. She was “set mom” on movie filmings, a partner in adventures near and far, a companion on cruises, and a witness to a world she felt fortunate enough to orbit. She encouraged people in the way only she could; the smallest lady with the biggest strength, vibrant and alive, with a broad infectious smile and a heart that was always, always open. That same love extended to her fur babies, Reese and Sir Duke, who recognized her spirit in the way that animals always know.
Georgeanna's legacy is carried forward by her loving husband of 45 years, Robert Queen; her daughters and son-in-love, JaNay Queen Nazaire and husband Villiere Nazaire, Robyn M. Queen, and Katrese Queen; her sibling Meryl Glover; her lifelong best friend Terrece Davis; her brothers- and sisters-in-love; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandbabies, cousins, and bonus children who loved her fiercely. She was preceded in death by her twin, George (Junior) Brown, and her parents.
To know Georgeanna was to be touched by a beautiful soul, a broad and kind smile, and a genuine and welcoming heart. Heaven is rejoicing louder today because it has a bright angel.
Friends and family are invited to gather on Thursday, April 23 from 6-8 pm at Lasting Tributes Cremation & Funeral Care, 814 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. A viewing will take place at 10 am on Friday, April 24, 2026 at The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square, 5300 Crain Hwy #1, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 with her Homegoing Celebration Service beginning at 11 am. Interment will immediately follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, 900 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville 21035.
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