KINGSPORT - June Quillin, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Brookdale Rock Springs.
Born in Scott County, she has lived in this area all her life. She was a godly, supportive wife, mother and grandmother who faithfully and joyfully lived out her love for, sang continually about and pointed her family toward Jesus.
Many words could be used to describe June; compassionate, loving, selfless, caring... She loved unconditionally! She devoted her life to God and her family. She loved to sing praises to her Lord and delighted in sharing her testimony with others. Her passing will leave a void in her family's hearts and everyone who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, R.F. Quillin, daughter, Cathy Quillin, two infant sons, David and Nathaniel Quillin; granddaughter, Gina Begley; and brothers, Winfield Hillman and James Hillman.
June leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Brenda (Billy) Caldwell, their children, Chad (Jamye) Caldwell and Jeremy (Robin) Caldwell, their children, Katie (Charlie) Everhart, Kayci Caldwell, Cody (Kim) Caldwell, Cameron Caldwell, Chloe Caldwell and Cora Caldwell, and their children, Maddie Everhart and Maven Everhart;
(Cathy Quillin family) Gina Begley granddaughter
Gina's children- Brittany Begley and Ethan Begley Keri Begley granddaughter Keri's children- Mahala Begley and Seth Lifford
son, Ronnie (Sandra) Quillin, their children, Jason (Quyen) Quillin, and Kim (Jeff) Deel, their children, Alex (Erick) Brizendine, Preston (Hannah) Quillin, Ben Quillin, Amber (Austin) Whitaker, and Kayla Deel, their children, Briley Whitaker, Everleigh Whitaker, Beckham Brizendine and Nate Quillin (unborn, due May 22nd);
daughter, Sharon (Bill/Smoker) Lane and their children, Jessica Isaac and John Lane; great grandson, Hugo Isaac
daughter, Melinda Clevenger and husband Kenny, their children Michael (Hannah) Clevenger, their children, Kenlee and Silas, Daniel (Sarah) Clevenger, their children, Charlotte, Katherine and Natalie, and Philip (Miranda) Clevenger and their children, Jase and Mason;
son, Don Quillin and wife, Melinda, their daughter, Rachel (Eric) Ross, and their children, Clay Ross and Lily Ross, daughter, Renea (Dustin) Jessee, and their sons, Dawson Jessee, Andrew Jessee and Colton Jessee, daughter, Rebekah Markham (Kent) and their son, Maverick Markham;
son, Dwight (Susan) Quillin, their children, Ashley (Justin) Briggs, their children Emma, Rickie, Cameryn and Jace, Jacob (Aqua) Quillin, their children Chandler, Hadley and Anyah, Aaron (Ashley) Quillin, their children, Ava, Abel and Anna, Jared (Kelsey) Quillin, and their children, Jameson and Olivia;
daughter, Donna (Jeff) Burke, their children, Josh (Kelley) Wampler and their children, Elijah, Owen, Adam and Adam, Matt (Sierra) Wampler and their children, Nora Lyla and Lincoln, Luke (Karlie) Wampler, Emily (Israel) Wallace and their children, Lilliana, Eleanor and baby due in July, Patricia (Josh) Hayes and their children, Amelia, Joanna and Olivia, Patrick (Dominique) Burke, Morgan Burke, Maegan Burke;
daughter, Janet Almaroad, her children, Hunter Strayhorn (Lindsey) their children, Wyatt, Clara and Levi Strayhorn, Megan Haynes (Josh), their children Kainon and Aria Haynes, and David Almaroad and Sadie Almaroad;
her siblings, May Starnes, Margie Nunley, Kenneth Hillman, Lloyd Hillman, Glen Hillman and WJ Hillman and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Thursday January 25th, 2024, at Oak Glen Baptist Church, Yuma, VA. A funeral service will follow at 7pm with Bro. Dustin Jessee, Bro. Hunter Strayhorn and Pastor Danny Sykes officiating.
A graveside service will be conducted 11am Friday, January 26th, 2024, at Holston View Cemetery where her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Those planning to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50am.
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5 Entries
Connie Penley
January 26, 2024
Our family is so sorry to hear of June's passing. We lost Mom May 30th. She would tell us everytime she talked to June. All the Quillen family was special to our family. Connie (Dowell) Penley and Bob Dowell
The Garber Family´s and Sharon Thurman
January 25, 2024
We would like to tell you how sorry we are of June´s passing. We loved her songs she sang on Facebook. The years the family lived on Doran Addition . We pray God will look after your families.
Danny Oyler
January 25, 2024
A very sweet Christian lady who always had a smile and words of wisdom. I went to church and school with a lot of her many children. She is now resting in the arms of Jesus with her husband by her side. Prayers go out to the family during this time of loss.
Don and Ruth
January 24, 2024
June Quillin was a precious friend. Knowing most of her children and children in law of whom we know their Christian character was greatly influenced by June. Love to the family.
Don and Ruth Patton
Chandler Quillin
January 23, 2024
Oh, how much I'm going to miss you! How much everyone is going to miss you. how much you meant to all of us... If I could just go back in time to hug you or just tell you how much I love you I would!! I miss you so so much!
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