With hearts full of both gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bette Jean Queen Webb, who entered her heavenly home on June 19,2026, at the age of 94.
Bette was born on October 5, 1931, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Pauline Hammond Queen and Fenton Queen. After graduating from Ashland High School, she married the love of her life, Luther Webb. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, friendship, and farming, sharing 56 wonderful years of marriage.
Bette was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Luther; her grandson, Stevie; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob “Turtle” Queen (Sharon), Edgar “Junie” Queen (Phyllis), and Tom Queen (Lillian); as well as her parents-in-law and brothers- and sisters-in-law.
She is lovingly remembered by her three children, David Randall Webb, Pam Webb Stergeon, and Suzanne Webb Konieczny; her eight grandchildren, Darcy, Megan, Josh, Jessie, Casey, Ben, Joseph, and Isaiah; her eleven great-grandchildren, Stella, Serenity, Caleb, Hunter, Connor, Amelia, Peyton, Eli, Gunner, Garron, and Malachai; her three great-great-grandchildren, Mason, Waylon, and Willow; and many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Bette was a beautiful example of Christian love, kindness, and selfless service. She always looked for the good in others and rarely spoke an unkind word. Her gentle spirit and caring heart made her a second mother to many who were blessed to know her.
A hardworking and determined woman, Bette remained active and independent throughout her life. In fact, she only stopped mowing her own lawn when her children finally took away her lawnmower. She consistently placed the needs of others before her own, serving her family, friends, church, and community with humility and grace.
A devoted member of Cannonsburg-Trinity Community Church for much of her life, Bette faithfully served in countless ways. She sang in the choir, volunteered in the food pantry, participated in the women’s group, assisted with the youth ministry, and served as church treasurer, among many other roles. Her servant’s heart also led her to work as a teacher’s aide and school bus monitor, where she touched the lives of many children and families.
Though she will be deeply missed, Bette’s legacy of faith, love, generosity, and unwavering devotion to others will continue to live on in all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Cannonsburg-Trinity Community Church on Wednesday, June 24 at noon. Friends and family can begin gathering at 11 am at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Cannonsburg-Trinity Community Church or Ashland Community Hospice.