Queen Esther #3, Fayetteville, NC (PHA)

06/10/2026

QE #3 get your tickets so we can support our Sister Chapter

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

Our own Chair of Trustees’, Sister Melanie Smallwood, twin sister and niece. Beauty and brains run in the family! Congratulations ladies.

06/03/2026

Just a friendly reminder for June 5th 💙💛🤍💚♥️

05/19/2026

Going home services for our beloved PGWM Valeria Collins are as follows:

Funeral information:
Date: May 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Address: 5422 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC28304

In adherence to the wishes of PGWM Valeria Collins, Last Rites will not be performed in her honor. However, the family has requested that Queen Esther Chapter #3 and members of the Order of the Eastern Star sit behind the family at the funeral. Please continue to keep Brother Collins in your thoughts and prayers.

The requested attire is as follows:

- Sisters: Black attire, fez, jewelry, stockings, shoes under garments, white gloves, and regalia.
- Brothers : Black Masonic OES attire and regalia.

Burial Information:
Location: Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery
Address: 8220 Bragg Blvd. Spring Lake, NC 28390

Interment entrusted to Wiseman Mortuary, 427 Cumberland Street, Fayetteville NC 28301.

Please see link to obituary:
https://www.wisemanmortuaryinc.com/obituaries/Valeria-A-Sessions-Collins?obId=48424080

05/16/2026

🕊️It is with humble acceptance of the Lord's will that we announce the passing of Past Grand Worthy Matron Valeria Collins of Queen Esther Chapter No. 3, OES, PHA. PGWM Collins transitioned peacefully, Friday May 15, 2026. Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time. Our hearts are broken, as she was a beautiful sister, teacher, leader, friend and long time member of our chapter, who truly loved the order and Prince Hall Family.
Please keep our Brother Isaac Collins and his family uplifted in prayer as he mourns the loss of his loving wife. 🙏🏾🕊️💙💛🤍💚❤️

05/15/2026

Please support the Queen's contest. time to win this nice basket of spring cleaning items to ensure your home is sparkling fresh 🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸. See POCs PWM Stephanie Sampson or Sis Charlotte Swift for tickets. Their numbers are on the flyer

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Congratulations to Andrea’ Haynes on earning her Master’s degree in School Administration from Fayetteville State University! Andrea’ has served faithfully in education for many years and continues to inspire others through her leadership, dedication, and passion for students and the arts. We are proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment and look forward to all God has in store for her next chapter.