With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Queen Esther Washington, 67, of Salters, SC, who passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Obituary

Ms. Queen Esther Washington (affectionately known as Cammy) was born November 1, 1956, to the late Mr. Frank Washington and the late Mrs. Loretta Huell Washington. She passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at MUSC-Black River, Cades, South Carolina.

Queen was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County. She was a faithful member of St. John A.M.E. Church in Trio, South Carolina. She served as President of the Woman's Missionary Society for several years. She served as a Doorkeeper and was also a member of the Stewardess Board.

Queen was a caretaker all her life. She retired from Brookhaven Healthcare Center in East Orange, New Jersey. She was also a Home Health aide supporting elderly patients. After retirement from Brookhaven, she returned home to Salters, SC and worked for Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center.  As recently as April of this year, Queen was a caretaker for a relative until his passing.

Queen loved spending time with family and friends, making annual trips to spend time with her siblings and other loved ones.

She leaves to cherish her amazing memory: her son, Raphael Lemel (Monica) Washington of Eutawville, SC; four grandchildren, Gabby Washington, Zoe Washington, Ethan Washington, and Mayah Washington; special grandchildren, Keenen Leonard, Ny'Eve Leonard, Joseph Leonard and Kinya Leonard; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Harris of Bronx, NY and Mrs. Lou Singletary of Lake City, SC; very special friend/sister, Ms. Alema Cupido of Irvington, NJ; four brothers, Mr. William Washington of Salters, SC, Mr. Dan Washington of Rochester, NY, Mr. Frank (Deloris) Washington of Effingham, SC, and Mr. Melvin A. Washington of Ohio; one aunt, Inell Huell; a special niece, Bertina Washington; and a special nephew and niece, Fayton (Kristin) Washington; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 64 Truck Road, Salters, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.