Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wright of Camden announce the engagement of their daughter, Ms. Queen Latifah S. Patterson of Camden to Mr. Derek Whack of Bishopville. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Choice and the late Mr. Ervin Whack.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. Kenneth and Della Lyles, and the late Ms. Betty Lou Patterson. She is a graduate of Camden High School.

The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith and the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin and Mrs. Laura Whack. He is a graduate of Bishopville High School and Francis Marion University.

The wedding is planned for July 24, 2011.