AGED: 66
SERVICED HELD AT
Upper Zion Baptist Church Pinder’s Point
Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Saturday, 6th May, 2023 At 10:00a.m.
OFFICIATING
Sr. Pastor Linward and Lady Lisa Knowles
Faith National Church of God
MUSIC:
Faith National Church of God Praise and Worship Team
INTERMENT
Pinder’s Point Public Cemetery
Pinder’s Point
Grand Bahama, Bahamas
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” (Proverbs 31:26)
The year 1957 was a joyous year for Thomas Duncombe and Cloretta Hepburn (predeceased). On January 24th, 1957, in the quiet settlement of Sweetings Cay, Grand Bahama the pair welcomed and celebrated the birth of their baby girl, whom they named Queenie Corene Duncombe, also known as Goddie. On that day, the couple felt such immense joy that they vowed to give the newest addition to their budding family all the love, support, and guidance she would need to face and survive the journey she ahead of her.
EARLY YEARS
From early on, Queenie earned the name “Goddie” and was loved by everyone around her. She was a natural caregiver, always sensitive to the needs and wants of others. Though small in stature, Queenie was filled with compassion—always caring—a fighter for what was right and a motivation to all she encountered. She was known for her wide and infectious smile and her close and firm embrace.
Queenie married her long-time partner, Joseph Pierre. While married to Joseph, Queenie experienced and was exposed to a new life. The pair remained together and celebrated a happily ever after up to the day Queenie closed her eyes. Our beloved, Queenie was a devoted mother to her daughter Vivian Victoria Mitchell-Sands, and an adopted mother to Monica Leathen-Duncombe, as well as many others who called her mother. She had four grandchildren and one great-grandchild whom she adored.
Queenie battled breast cancer and other chronic illnesses for many years. Despite her struggles, she remained strong and never gave up fighting. She was an inspiration to those
around her and always had a positive attitude, even in the toughest of times. Her strength and resilience were a testament to her unwavering faith in God and her deep love for her family.
Throughout her life, Queenie was known for her kind and generous spirit. She had a heart of gold and was always there for others, even when she was facing her own challenges. Her family was everything to her, and she cherished every moment she spent with them. When others were broken around her, she stayed strong and was always a source of support and comfort.
Queenie was an active member of the Faith National Church of God, Grand Bahama and her faith played a central role in her life. Even during her time in Nassau, where she relocated in 2010 to seek medical care, she remained an active member of her church community and visited Christ Community Church (CCC) and Bahamas Faith Ministries (BFM) with her daughter in Nassau.
Despite her illness, Queenie never lost her passion for life. She enjoyed cooking and was famous for her delicious Bahamian dishes. Her warm hospitality was always appreciated by those who knew her, and she made sure that everyone who entered her
Queenie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of strength, faith, and love will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to cross her path.
Queenie worked as a Domestic Worker for years at The Grand Bahama Children’s Home and Pharma Chem Technologies G.B Ltd. formerly Syntex Pharmaceuticals and a few others.
What everyone hoped would be a great year, proved to be one filled with pain and uncertainty. On April 12th, 2023, our beloved Queenie Corene Duncombe-Pierre took her final breathe. Her departure from the world was quiet and filled with love. Indicative of the way Queenie lived her life. God heard and answered her prayer. In His grace and mercy, He answered her cries and said. “Come my child, take your rest.”
For now, we say goodbye and sleep in peace to the beloved wife and our treasured mother, grandmother, and friend.
Alfred, Zephaniah , and Catherine Duncombe Fond memories will forever be cherished by her:
Joseph Pierre;
Daughter: Vivian Victoria Mitchell-Sands;
Adopted Daughter: Monica Duncombe-Leathen;
Siblings: Wilfred (Sharon) Scott, Orman (Blinky) Johnson, George Wille, and Natacha Miller;
Grandchildren: Roscoe Raymond Demeritte Jr., Myra Leah
Selver, Kendal Jr, and Keathen Leathen;
Great Grandson: Kendryck Raimyn Demeritte;
Uncles: Elgie (Nellie), Maxwell, Ivan and Wallace Hepburn; Nieces and Nephews: Shanika Stuart, Kevon and Kimberley
Scott, George Jr., Jhani, Geoni, and Grayson Willie, Ehryn Miller, Barbara (Patrick) Roberts, Audrey Gaitor, Lisa Duncombe
Ming, Patrice Duncombe, Karen (Gregory) Duncombe Deveaux, Janet Rolle, Wayne Duncombe, Lisa Dames, Brenda Albury, Austin, Steven Sr., Tino and Tyrone Duncombe, Katie.
Major McCray (Nate), Ulee, Deloris, Maxine, Maria, Michael, Mark and Harold Major, Barbara Deveaux, Geneive Malone, Portia Duncombe Clarke (John), Patrick Duncombe, Catherine
Pavone (Nicholas), Gina Baptiste, Jonathan Duncombe (Gina), Patrick Duncombe, Keith Duncombe;
Grand and Great Grand Nieces and Nephews: Rashanda Ward, Kyle Stuart, O’Hara Knowles Jr. Thomas, Glacy, Michelle, Tamia, Skylar, Edgar Sr. (Jacquay), Edgar Jr., Nita, and Eden Brooks, Crystal Francois, Jamika, Jordan and Jamiko, and Treyvon Francois, Latayla, Ashanti and Shan’Drea Russell, Andy (Wanda) Duncombe, Shanecka Russell, Keithra (Shadrack) Phillips, Keaton Duncombe, Ceatra and Crisaud, Jaheveah and Ja’mya Bethel,Tyricka, Lashun, Latisha, Steven Jr., Roberto and Orlando, Zephrama (Jermaine) Sturrup, Jerheil and Jhor-el
Sturrup, Susan Hughes, Dauntae Dames, Montana and Dana, Alexandra, Travis and Tyrese Duncombe, Zemri, Marquest, Demetrius, Diamond, Sandy, Jewel, Bobby, Esther, Cindy, Kenny, Deangelo and Trae, Steven, Jaden, Jaliyah, Tenesha, Tyranique, Enaycia, Shadrack Jr. Brianna, Randy Duncombe Jr., Zyaire
Whyms, Angel, Whitney, Andrea, Andy Jr., Perron and Perell Duncombe, Eddie (Tandra) Prince, Nathaniel, Jabber, Anton, Tony Bernard, Nate, Sherell, Antoinette, Sherkela, Brittney, Tiffany, Nate, Mark Jr., Brandon, Ivory, Dewayne and Nathaniel McCray II, Kemeasha, Michael Devon Major, Maria, Antoinette, Shakeela, Cairo, Donnell, Steve and Joel Deveaux, Clayvon Duncombe, Graylon Roberts Jr., Dominick Nixon, Seandrea Roberts, Heidi Dean, Clemeka, Donnell, Hannah and Anfernee Duncombe, Baronique Cowan; Cousins: Issy (Dave) Bartlett, Jeremiah Stuart, Samuel Stuart, Jestina (Garvin) Burnside, Mary Stuart, Hubert (Kaylissa) Stuart, Judy Stuart, Gloria Stuart, Edward, Darrel, Michael, Franklin, and Deon Hepburn, Maydon, Essie, Joyann, Anthony and John Lightbourne, Kendrick and Brenda Feaster, Krissy, Vicky and Ivan Jr. hepburn, Wallace Jr., Toya and Leonard Hepburn, Maxwell Jr., Joshua, and Becky Hepburn, Jennifer Rolle, Vanessa
Smith, Deon and Sean Seymour, Troyann, Troyes, Tyelor, and Ethan Grant, Jazanay Rolle, Jamie Mullings, Johnae Lightbourne, Albertha Lightbourne, Harry Poitier, Edward Poiter, Nardo Lightbourne;
In-Laws: The family of the late Anne Marie Resias, The family of the Late Anthony “Tony” Resias, and The family of the late Wilson Resias;
Special Sister/Friends: Laverne Gardiner, Cherilyn (Haddy) Resias, Mary Russell, Genorosa Berkell, Evelyn Williams, Terry Burrows, Merite Jordan and their families.
Godchildren: Demetrius Turnquest, Clint Williams, Makeba Obstaint, Evanna Josue, Lakeisha Roxbury Wilson; Proud to call them my sons and daughters: Vilna Clarke, Denise Cooper, Vilner and Vernal, Philipee, Bernice Russell, Natasha Stubbs, Ronda Michel, Jennifer and Rhea Rahming, Maria Johnson, Inez Charlton, Benson Francois, Fawen Francois, Rodna “Angie”, Michel, William, Yvette and Aailyah, Styles, Anwar Stubbs, Delthea Nairn, Peter Cartwright, Terrell Hepburn (TJ), Kendra Adderley, Debbie Winter, Renee Farrington-Davis, Breeane Forbes, Kimberley Seymour, Virinia Hepburn, Deborah McKinney, Mayer Murphy, Joan and Ralph Reckley, Rita Duncombe, Laura Tucker, Kelly Rigby, Ralph Fawkes and their families;
Extended Family, Other Relatives and Friends: Donald Philippee and family, Michael Lightbourne and Derrie Sawyer and family, Julian and Sandy McPhee and family, Merilyn Williams and family, Rohan McClure and family, Kendra Martin and family, Amad Pickstock, Pastor Linwood Knowles, Lady Lisa Knowles and the Faith National Church of God, Etan and family, Bensoir Francis and family, Lounis Hilaire and family, Anthony and Cindy Curtis and family, Joan Selver and family, Roscoe Demeritte Sr. and family, Sharon Coleman, Vanessa Nelson, Emma Dawson, Chantal Christian, Greta Pardue, Marietta JeanBaptiste and their families in Texas, Pinder’s Point, McCleans Town, Sweetings Cay and Faith Gardens Communities, Dr. Locksley Munroe and Southern Community General Clinic family, Dr. Francis Williams, PMH, Dr. Larano Knowles, PMH, ER and family, Dr Don Diego Deveaux, Neville (Mop) and Bulah McDonald and family, Deandra Riley, Oaktree Medical, Randy Thompson, Alfred Newbold and the management and staff of Syntex (PharmaChem Technologies, Grand Bahama, Pastor Michael and family, Pastor Darrin Rolle and family, Sidney and Yvonne Bootle and family, the family of the late Charles and Elizabeth Sands, Zimiri, Management and staff of Commonwealth Bank Ltd.
Moderator | Sr. Pastor Linward Knowles
Processional of the Family
Prayer | Sr. Pastor Linward Knowles
Praise and Worship Team (From the Rising of the Sun)
First Scripture Reading | (Proverbs 31:10-31) | Bernice Russell (Acquired Daughter)
Second Scripture Reading | (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) | Gloria Stuart (Cousin)
Tribute (3 minutes maximum)
Natacha Miller (Sister)
Karen Duncombe Deveaux (Niece)
Laverne Gardiner (Childhood Friend)
Kendryck Raimyn Demeritte (Great Grandson)
Myra Leah Selver (Granddaughter)
Vivian Victoria Mitchell-Sands (Daughter)
Praise and Worship Team
(Every Praise, How Great is Our God, and My God is Awesome)
Message | Sr. Pastor Linward Knowles
Acknowledgements | Russell and Pinder’s Funeral Home
Prayer for the family | Sr. Pastor Linward Knowles
Recessional
Praise and Worship Team
(Lord you are good)
“WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER”
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul.
Chorus: It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come Let this blest assurance control
That Christ (yes, He has) has regarded my helpless estate And has shed His own blood for my soul
My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought (a thought)
My sin, not in part, but the whole (every bit, every bit, all of it)
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more (yes)
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul.
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend Even so, it is well with my soul.
“IT’S ALRIGHT NOW”
There was a time I traveled
A lonely sinful road
Beneath a heavy burden bending low
But now all things are different
For Jesus took my load
It’s alright now I’m His I know
Chorus:
It’s alright now
For I am in my Savior’s care
It’s alright now
My Savior hears and answers prayer
He’ll walk beside me
‘Til I climb the heav’nly stair And ev’rything is alright now
A-down a lonely pathway
Without a friend to guide
I walked in sin and sorrow all alone ‘Til Jesus came and found me And drew me to His side
It’s alright now for I’m His own
No more in sin I wander
No more in darkness roam
The Lord has placed
My feet on higher ground
Each day new heights I’m gaining
My soul is nearing home
It’s alright now I’m heaven bound
“EASTERN GATE”
I will meet you in the morning, Just inside the Eastern Gate. Then be ready, faithful pilgrim, Lest with you it be too late.
I will meet you, I will meet you Just inside the Eastern Gate over there. I will meet you, I will meet you, I will meet you in the morning over there.
If you hasten off to glory, Linger near the Eastern Gate, For I’m coming in the morning; So you’ll not have long to wait.
Keep your lamps all trimmed and burning; For the Bridegroom watch and wait. He’ll be with us at the meeting Just inside the Eastern Gate.
O the joys of that glad meeting
With the saints who for us wait! What a blessèd, happy meeting Just inside the Eastern Gate
“IT IS FINISHED”
There’s a line that is drawn through the ages On that line stands an old rugged cross On that cross, a battle is raging
To gain a man’s soul or it’s loss
On one side, march the forces of evil
All the demons, all the devils of hell
On the other, the angels of glory
And they meet on Golgotha’s hill
The earth shakes with the force of the conflict
And the sun refuses to shine
For there hangs God’s son, in the balance And then through the darkness he cries
It is finished, the battle is over
It is finished, there’ll be no more war
It is finished, the end of the conflict
It is finished and Jesus is Lord
Yet in my heart, the battle was still raging
Not all prisoners of war had come home
These were battlefields of my own making
I didn’t know that the war had been won
Oh, but then I heard the king of the ages Had fought all the battles for me
And that victory was mine for the claiming And now praise his name, I am free
