Queen E. DuHart

ANNAPOLIS, MD/UTICA – Queen E. Duhart was born on May 13, 1948 in rural Houston County, GA. She was the sixth of nine children born to the late George W. Duhart, Sr. and Hester A. Duhart. She departed this fruitful life on Tuesday April 6, 2021 in the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis MD. She attended Houston County, GA public schools until her family moved to Utica, NY. After moving to Utica, Queen was enrolled into the Utica public school system. In 1966 she graduated from Utica Free Academy (UFA) High School. After graduating from UFA, she attended Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica. Queen continued her education by enrolling into Central State University, in Wilberforce Ohio, where she pledged Sigma Gamma RHO and graduated from Central State in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Library Science. Queen moved to Maryland in 1971 after accepting a position with the Montgomery County public school system. During this tenure, she began her studies at Catholic University in Washington, DC and earned a MSLS degree in Library Science. Queen retired in 2003 as a Media Specialist at Paint Branch High School after working 32 years in the public school system. On June 20, 1976, Queen joined the Interdenominational Church of God (ICOG) under Christian Experience and received the Right Hand of Fellowship on June 27, 1976. The ministries she served at ICOG were: Chairperson – Recognition of High School Graduates – May 5, 1977/gifts June 2, 1977 and recognition of College Students -2003; Served on the “Welcome to ICOG” committee – May 1978; One of the overseers for the ICOG Weight Watchers Fellowship – May 1978; One of the overseers for Piano Lessons at ICOG – March 1981; and Chairperson for ICOG Christian Library – October 31, 1982. Queen leaves to mourn five brothers and one sister; Ernest C. Duhart (Bonita), Mary Cross (Lawrence, Sr.), Eule E. Duhart, George W. Duhart, Jr. (Gloria), Roy L. Duhart, and Edgar Sim Duhart (Sabrina); three godsons Paul and Stewart Pumphrey; Ithiopia Pierre- aka NJ; and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends. Sister, Nancy and brother Julius preceded her in death. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Queen’s funeral service and Graveside Interment at New Forest Cemetery on Wednesday, April 28th at 11:00 AM. During this time of social distancing that we are all experiencing, please take a moment to connect with Queen’s family through the “Memories” section of her obituary. Our prayers go out to all as a sign of our continued support. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., Utica, NY 13501.

Queen E. DuHart

May 13, 1948 - April 6, 2021