Country Women's Association to carry on "gracious" legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

Quirindi's Country Women's Association secretary Colleen Wills remembers lining the streets of Newcastle to wave to her majesty on her coronation visit to the country.

"She put everybody at ease when they visited her," she said.

Guided by the motto 'Honour to God, loyalty to the throne', Ms Wills said the Queen had inspired the work of the association.

"I think she's just a magnificent example for women, world leader and everyone," she said.

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"I just hope people follow her leadership and her giving of service to the people."

The Quirinidi branch of the CWA celebrated the Queen's platinum jubilee in June with a high tea.

The celebration came just a month after some members of the CWA called to change their pledge, and cut ties with the monarchy, at the association's 100^th anniversary national conference.

Ms Wills said talks about becoming a republic should not be rushed into.

"Firstly we should let the lady die in peace," she said.

"I think if you had a love for the Queen you'd want to see the monarchy maintained.

"I just hope that Charles is given the chance to prove himself."

A minute of silence will be held at the branch meeting on Tuesday to celebrate the monarch's service.

Ms Wills said she hoped the Queen would be remembered as a "gracious servant of the people".

"We need people today who are there not just for themselves but are there for the people, that's the big issue," she said.

"She was selfless."

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