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Jean JOHNSTON Obituary
She was born in Gloucester, Va., and moved to Williamsburg as a young child. She was a long-time resident of Surry County.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Dorothy Quillian; her brother, Bobby; her sister, Rita Cannup; and a nephew, Wayne Adams. She is survived by a "special friend," Otis (Dicky) Kirby; a son, Shawn; a daughter, Raven; one brother, Ronnie Quillian; and four sisters, Gladys Allen, Sharon Hardin, Aleta Smoot, and Velma Tidwell. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Sassy; and many nieces and nephews. Jean was loved by all who knew her, and will be forever in our hearts.
A gathering will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, July 6, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. The family requests that all in attendance come dressed casually. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Georgie Dunston-Howell
July 22, 2010
To Jean's family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. Jean and I went to high school together and still kept in touch even after I moved to another state. I will miss talking to her on the phone and all the memories and laughter we shared.
July 7, 2010
Shawn...I am sorry for your lost. May God be with you and your family. Rayleen
July 6, 2010
Diana, I can't even fathom how sad you must be to have lost your Mother and Aunt so close together. They are up there now, hugging each other and watching over all of you. I send my love and prayers to all your family and hopes that you will find comfort knowing that they both are free of pain now, and together for eternity. Janice Kirby Baxter
July 6, 2010
Dear Dicky, I'm so sorry to hear about Jean's passing. While I know you will miss her, she is over the pain and suffering that such a terrible disease brings.Bless you and your family. Love, Janice Kirby Baxter
Mary Lou Clark
July 6, 2010
Dickie & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Although I know you will miss her, she is in a better place with no pain or suffering. God Bless you for all the support and love you gave her over the years.
Mary Lou Clark
Donnie, Belinda, Don & Courtney Mason
July 6, 2010
Raven and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through these sad days of your loss. May God bless each one of you now and in the days ahead with his strength and comfort. May all of your times spent together remain in your hearts and will be precious memories to share in the future.
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