Queenie

Queenie is a supporting character in Benjamin Button. She was Benjamin Button's adoptive mother and the girlfriend and later wife of Tizzy Weathers

1918
On the night of Armitice Day in 1918, Queenie had finished her shift at the care home for the elderly in New Orleans. Her boyfriend at the time Mr. Tizzy Weathers convinced her to go with him to celebrate. This was until Queenie accidentally stepped on an abandoned baby left on the building steps. Both Queenie and Mr. Weathers were shocked to discover that the baby had the appearance of an old man. While Mr. Weathers wanted to leave the child for the authorities, Queenie immediately took hold of the child and brought him inside.

1935
Queenie says goodbye to Benjamin as he leaves New Orleans for work out to sea.

1945
Queenie is still working at the care home when Benjamin returns from the War. Queenie is shocked and glad to see Benjamin return home safely.

Death
Some time between 1963 and 1967, Queenie dies. Benjamin, Daisy and the entire community attend her funeral

Personality
Queenie was an incredibly kind woman, and a very caring and nurturing mother to Benjamin. Queenie imparted a lot of wisdom onto Benjamin