Wallback — Betty Lou Strickland-Moore, cherished mother, wife, family member and friend, gone but not forgotten, died on March 7, 2017, at the age of 81. She resided in Wallbackwith her husband Clayton Moore, until her death March 7, 2017, after suffering a severe stroke. She received care at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV
Betty was born at home in Kanawha County West Virginia, November 9, 1935, daughter of Nancy Blackwell Samuels and Cain Strickland, and step-daughter of Roy Samuels. She was a graduate of Clay County High School, class of 1954. She was preceded in death by sister, Belva Holcomb; and = brothers, DoyIcenhower, and Arnold Samuels.
Betty is survived by sisters Irene Vance, Sue Young, and brother David Samuels; her children, sons Ellery Queen and Dean (Lynn) Queen; daughters Ronda Queen and Robin (Jim) Morgan; step-children, Kathy Tobin, Karen Mosher, Barb Gadd, Bob Daugherty, Helen Hess, Sally Brock, and Shaunette Broderick; grandchildren, Ronda (Carlos Lopez) Queen, Suguar (Brian) Ardo, Tony (Monica) Queen, Carlie Queen, Raquel (Clay) Lowell, Adam Maihofer, Stuart Stall, Ryan Stall, Lars Beckner, and Lucas Beckner. Also surviving are many great-grandchildren, family members and friends. All will be left with many memories to cherish and share.
Betty could take a everyday thing and turn it into a new and special event. The simplest things were recognized and celebrated with joy. Christmas was Betty’s favorite time of the year (besides her birthday). The lights, decorations, presents, and family were just a part of the magic. Music and dancing were a constant throughout her life. Elvis was her absolute favorite artist, so much so, she sent flowers to Graceland when he passed.
During Betty’s life she traveled extensively throughout the United States. Shortly after graduating from high school, Betty married Waldo Queen and moved to Newark, OH. They became parents of four children. She took great pride in her children, insisting she didn’t just raise them, she grew up with them. Although she was a strict mother she believed in having fun along the way. Betty later married Bob Daugherty and added his four children to her heart as well as a foster daughter. After living in Ohio for 30 years, Betty returned to West Virginia. She was able to rekindle friendships and further strengthen the bond with her family. Years later while attending local community dances she met Clayton Moore, whom she married in 1999 and they remained married until her death.
Betty was a dedicated mother to her children, often referring to them as her “Four Queens.” To say she gave her children roots to know where home is and wings to fly and explore, would be an understatement. Betty’s legacy will continue on with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends.
A memorial will be held September 3, 2017, at Sunrise Cemetery, Indore, WV at 11:00am. Betty was cremated; the ashes are being placed in West Virginia, Ohio, South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, California, Tennessee, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean.
