FALLSTON, NC — The Cleveland County community is mourning the passing of Carol Queen Martin, 62, a cherished former senior guidance counselor at Burns High School, who passed away surrounded by her family.
Remembered as a devoted educator, faith leader, and family anchor, her decades of service at Burns High School left a lasting impression on generations of students, faculty, and families across Cleveland County.
The Cleveland County, North Carolina, community is mourning Carol Queen Martin, a former senior guidance counselor at Burns High School, who died at the age of 62. Family members, former students and colleagues are remembering her dedication to education, her faith and the lasting relationships she built throughout her life.
A Career Dedicated to Supporting Students
During her career with Cleveland County Schools, Carol served as the senior guidance counselor at Burns High School. She helped students navigate academic decisions and important stages of their educational journeys.
Her connection to the school continued after retirement. Carol and her husband, Bruce, remained involved with the Burns community and were remembered as valued members of the Bulldogs family.
The relationships she built with students, families and colleagues became an important part of her legacy.
Family, Faith and Personal Life
Carol was born on March 27, 1964, in Cleveland County. She was the daughter of Nancy Lattimore Queen and the late Harold Dean Queen.
Her family remembered her as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She shared 40 years of marriage with her husband, Bruce Martin, and was a loving mother to Ethan Martin and Caroline Lattimore. She was also a grandmother to four grandchildren: Grace, Noah, Judd and Jace.
Faith played an important role in Carol’s life. She was an active member of Zion Baptist Church, where she served as Minister of Music. Her love of singing and involvement in church life reflected a meaningful part of who she was.
Outside her family and church commitments, Carol enjoyed gardening, especially tending to her roses, which she often shared with neighbours and friends. She also found happiness in nature, beautiful sunsets and visits to the beach.
Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
According to her published obituary, visitation will take place at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home in Fallston on Wednesday, November 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Her funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church in Shelby, followed by burial at the Lattimore Family Cemetery.
Those wishing to honour Carol’s memory may make donations to the Zion Baptist Church Choir Fund.
A Lasting Legacy
Carol Queen Martin’s passing leaves family members, friends, former students and colleagues remembering a woman whose life was shaped by education, family, faith and community service.
Heartfelt condolences go to Bruce, Ethan, Caroline, her grandchildren, extended family and everyone who knew and loved her.
May Carol rest in peace, and may her loved ones find comfort in the memories and legacy she leaves behind.
