Mrs. Queen Charleta Dooley-Randall

In Loving Memory Of Queen Charleta Dooley-Randall was born September 5, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Sampson Elementary, McMichael Intermediate and Northeastern High School. She received her BA from Wayne State University and began work on her graduate degree at Central Michigan University. She began working for the United States Air Force, Procurement District in 1952 and then went on to gain employment at Wayne State University in 1960. Queen was instrumental in assisting Dr. Otto Feinstein in beginning the Weekend College Program in the early 1970s. Queen began working at Wayne County Community College in 1978, where she retired in 1999. Since her retirement, she has held several positions with the city of Detroit, including at the Senior Citizen's Department and Northwest Activities Center. Queen's children, LaTonya Callaway (John), Anthony Dooley (Nicole), stepson, Marvin Dooley, Sr., and stepdaughter, Jamie Carter (Donald), have given her six loving grandchildren, Anthony Dooley II, Gabrielle Baker (Jeffery Baker II), Dion Dooley, Marvin Dooley, II, James Carter, Angela Carter, Antonio Jr., Dominique, Alexis, and Arriel. She also left 8 great-grandchildren to cherish in her memory: Aoki, Brittany, Sophia, Khyra, Zuri, Ezra, Giavonni, and Marcelle. Queen claimed Gladys' kids, Marges' kids, Lemoras' kids, Akua and Johns' kids, Shirley and Stans' kid and Val and Kens' kid. Queen always found time to impose her personal development training and dictatorial prowess upon the youth in and out of her life; or to assist them in finding jobs or choosing a career. Her ear was always there for anyone who wanted to bend it, and her heart was always there to comfort her friends and acquaintances who chose her as a confidante, or just needed a shoulder. She was a member of Oak Grove A.M.E. Church for over 35 years. She was always excited to participate in the "Come Home For Christmas" program. The Metro Detroit Black Women's Health Project was graced by her active participation for years. She served on the George Crockett Academy Board of Directors for several years and served as a Precinct Delegate in the city of Detroit for many years. She was very active as a Washburn Block Club Officer and member and was the Executive Director of the Michigan Blues Preservers Organization. Queen was a former member of the Michigan College Placement Association and the National Education Association and also served as the secretary of the National Council of Senior Citizens. She saved some time for tutoring her grandchildren and the neighborhood children. Queen's mother, Ruth Victoria Hammond, played a big part in her life. They were confidants who maintained an indescribable degree of caring, love and respect for each other throughout their lives. Queen met James Sterling Randall in 1952 and after many years as friends and numerous adventures they were united in holy matrimony on December 18, 1983, at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, where the ceremony was officiated by Pastor Bob Thomas. They spent many years developing and maintaining their friendship and their marriage. Queen and Randall, as she fondly called her husband, did lots of volunteering, camping, traveling and enjoying the "good years" together. She leaves a host of close friends, neighbors and family to mourn her absence and to miss her boisterous laughter.

Mrs. Queen Charleta Dooley-Randall

September 5, 1933 - December 30, 2023