Queenie Memorial Service

The evening of November 25, 2008 once again found Posse members gathered at Grayton Beach to celebrate. But this time it wasn’t about the sunset or full moon, it was to celebrate the life of our dear departed four legged Jack Russell friend/co-founder of the P.O.E.T.S., Queenie (Poteet). She was the instigator for us gathering for sunsets. The “Queen” insisted that ‘mom & dad’, otherwise know as Peggy & Jim, bring her to the beach every afternoon – didn’t matter about how hot, how cold or if it was pouring rain, she was going to the beach or pace the floor at home, somewhat insistently.

Over the years, our Posse continued to grow – ‘cause we knew Queenie would be bringing Peggy &/or Jim to the beach for sunset and certainly there would be ‘intellectual’ conversation. You know, the likes of Pluto, Socrates and all those dudes. Sure! OK, I think libations had something to do with it!

That evening we gathered to spread her ashes on the beach she loved so much. We gave thanks for all the lives that have gained new meaning, by friendships that have been made and enriched all those countless sunset evenings together, waiting for the day to pass; times sharing our individual journeys with those we have come to love so dearly.

‘The Queen’ has meant more to us than most of us recognize. Our friendships are a tribute to her and times together. R.I.P.