Below is an obituary from Davis Funeral Home:
ROXBURY, MA — Queen Victoria Hodges, age 78, formerly of Warren County, North Carolina departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA.
She was born in Norlina, North Carolina to Robert and Margaret Coleman-Johnson on June 28, 1946.
Prior to moving to Boston where other family members resided, she attended North Warren High School class of 1964. In addition to Queens early education in North Carolina she graduated from the Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston with a Electronic Technician Certificate. She then went on to earn a degree in business management from Roxbury Community College. After that she attended Bunker Hill Community College and earned a math certificate. After her education accomplishments Queen began a very successful career in what was then called Computer Electronics, working for large companies such as Digital Equipment Corp, Compaq and HP. After years of dedication and driving to Wilmington, MA, she wanted a change and found a role at a medical facility in Norwood, MA where she worked until she retired.
Once she retired, she devoted her time to caring for others and working on her passion of making floral arrangements. She was a self-taught floral designer and people marveled at her skill. She would frequently create floral arrangements for weddings, parties and many other events. It would be the middle of the summer, and she would spend hours making Christmas wreaths, decorations, crafts, and so much more. She always wanted to be ahead of the game for the Holiday Craft Fairs. The family also nicknamed her “Gorilla Glue Girl” because she claimed it would fix “anything” and it was a staple in her toolbox.
She was so proud of her grandson Connell, who obtained his Masters in Mental Health Science. He works with adolescents with behavior issues, where his calm personality and patience is perfect to help those in need. She enjoyed spending “girl” time shopping with her granddaughter Kaylen. They share the same birthday and they both have the same “Creativity Gene”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings Helen Davis, and Robert Johnson, Jr.
Those left to celebrate her life are her children; Vincent Brown of Stoughton, MA, Kelvin Garrett (Shontá) of Brockton, MA. Grandchildren, Connell Brown and Kaylen Garrett. Her siblings, H. Kenneth Johnson (Eleanor) of Dorchester, MA, Mildred Johnson-Wiggins (Roger) of Greensboro, NC; along with a host of nieces, nephews, stepchildren, cousins, and her longtime friend David Dickerson. She will be truly missed by many.
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