Reverend Queen Ola Mae Emerson Obituary (1933 - 2023)

Rev. Queen Ola Mae Emerson was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on April 21, 2023, at the amazing and blessed age of 89. Reverend Queen O. Emerson, affectionately known as "Queenie" was born August 5, 1933, in Swansea, South Carolina to the late Johnny and Christine Davis. On April 21, 2023 at Calvary Hospital in Bronx, NY, our Almighty God in his infinite wisdom gently closed the eyes of our beloved "Queen." Queen lived an active long and fulfilling life in White Plains, NY. She dedicated and devoted her life to God, the Church, and her family. In 1992, her walk with God compelled her to join the Ministry where she earned the title of Evangelist. In March 24, 2000, Queen became an Ordained Minister. She was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church where she served as a Choir member and Missionary, also under her vast umbrella she served Christ as a Youth Minister, Bible Reader and worked with the Women's Christian fellowship. Queen retired from St. Agnes Hospital in the housekeeping department. She later went on to work at Quality Care as a home health aide. Queen tirelessly volunteered at the Pantry Care feeding the needy. She was awarded the Recognition of Distinguished Contributions award from the Department of Social Services. Queen was a dignified DIVA who loved her Church Hats, fashion, and her shoes. She carried herself with class, elegance, and grace. Queen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tony Emerson; sisters, Katherine McDaniel, Johnnie L. Pinckney, Marion McMillan, Beatrice Sutton, Lillie M. Wilson, Merdis Davis; and brothers, Chessie Davis, Delone Davis, Christian Davis, Harold Davis, and David Davis. She leaves to mourn two sons, who will honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest in Christ Jesus, Kenneth L. (Tracey) Davis of Hockessin, DE, Glenn Davis of White Plains, NY; two granddaughters, Kelli Davis, Kayla (Jerry) Khoutsavanh of Hockessin, DE; two grandsons, Desmond Benyard of Jacksonville, NC, Emmanuel Williams of Tacoma, WA; one great-grandson, Kenneth J. Davis of Hockessin, DE; one special brother-in -law and sister-in-law, Rev. James (Alfreda) Wilson of White Plains, NY; two surviving brothers, Rev. Keith (Eugenia) Smith and Jonathan (Evanna) Smith of Swansea, SC; two special nephews, Anthony (Tony) Davis, James "Eric" Wilson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends; and special caregivers, Rose, Alfreda, Janelle, and Lauren of White Plains, NY, and Carol of Delaware.