Alma Adelia Quillian, 94, beloved teacher, aunt and cousin, died Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was a long-time resident of Madison, Georgia.
Mrs. Quillian was born on September 21, 1918; she was a graduate of the University of Georgia where she was a charter member of Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter. She taught in the Madison and Morgan County Schools for 35 years and is remembered fondly by her former students. She was an adoring aunt to her nieces and nephews.
She was the daughter of Justice Joseph Dillard Quillian of the Georgia Supreme Court and Jeanett Evans Quillian. She is predeceased by her brothers, Dr. Joseph D. Quillian, Jr.; Judge Alfred A Quillian and Judge J. Kelley Quillian. She is survived by a sister-n-law, Elise Quillian of Winder, GA, nieces Kimberly Quillian Rogers(Wayne) of Watkinsville, GA, Terre Quillian Marshall (Gregg) of Maui, HI, Sally Quillian Yates (Comer) of Atlanta, GA, Shannon Quillian of Denver, CO, Alma Quillian, of Sandia Park, NM, Susie Quillian of Seattle, WA, Ellen Quillian Hanes (Pat) of Mesquite; and nephews, Alfred A. Quillian, Jr. (Thea) of Atlanta, GA and Jody Quillian of Dallas, TX; other great nieces and nephews, a great, great nephew and a multitude of cousins.
Funeral services will be at A.E. Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, GA at 2:00PM on Friday, December 28, 2012.
A.E. Carter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Ms. Quillian was an excellent math teacher. She guided me through advanced algebra, then calculus and trigonometry in my senior year when I realized I had to pay attention to continue to get good grades. She had a great sense of humor and knew something was up when we were throwing a super ball in class before she entered the room. Someone missed a catch and the ball continued to bounce around below the desk line. We all tried to act natural, but she immediately asked, "All right, I can tell something is going on!" You could cut the tension in the room with a knife. We all laughed. She was one of the great ones!
Trenice Mullis Dubow
Student
June 14, 2020
AUNT ALMA-WAS a wonderful storyteller just like Grandpappy-I remember reeiving gifts from her that were so neatly wrapped that Fort Know would not be able to open them-especially the pencils with my name on them-I will miss her accent-Shannon Q
February 28, 2013
My Aunt Alma was such a special lady...I have enjoyed reading the sweet comments from her former students. I have learned even more about how remarkable she was since her passing. We miss you and love you, Aunt Alma.
Ellen (Rogers) Brown
January 27, 2013
Miss Quillian was a wonderful teacher and mentor. She helped me be a better math student and a better business education teacher. Rest in Peace, Miss Quillian.
Ethel Riden
January 2, 2013
She was one of my most treasured teachers and a kind and generous person. She is among some of my fondest memories of high school.
Teresa Walker
December 31, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
shelby johnson jones
December 29, 2012
She was quite the institution when I came to MCHS to teach in 1980. What a fine person and great teacher. Dorann Mansberger
December 29, 2012
Thank you for all the math help.I WOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT WITHOUT YOUR GREAT HELP.May you RIP.Jim Biggers
Jim Biggers
December 29, 2012
Ms. Quillian was a icon at MCHS...RIP dear lady.
Gina Bramble
December 29, 2012
Miss Quillian was a wonderful teacher.
Monaray Powers
December 28, 2012
Miss Quillian was a great teacher and a great neighbor. I lived across the street from her when I was young. She gave us blueberries every year. For some unknown reason, forty something years later I still remember that and still love blueberries. Ms. Quillian touched many lives.
Libby Powell
December 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Quillian family. She left a quite a legacy with scores of students.
Toni Jones
December 28, 2012
Thank you Miss Quillian for persevering through two years of high school math with me. As a teacher now, I greatly appreciate all you did for the students of Morgan County.
Russell Kirby
December 28, 2012
I have thought of Miss Quillian fondly through the years and often cite her for solid preparation in algebra. I am sitting on my sofa recalling the lessons on exponents as demonstrated via clear explanations and beautifully rendered examples using a grease pencil on an endless overhead transparency. I loved the way she would muse to herself and chuckle aloud. She also taught spelling... I remember the day she introduced the word "frappe," and used it in a sentence including "a frozen ice enjoyed mainly in Europe.". a very romantic person....I am proud to have known her.
Frank Maddox
December 28, 2012
I'm very happy to have been taught by Ms. Quillian. Thanks for the fond memories.
Stratton Hicky
December 28, 2012
RIP Miss Quillian.
Lynn Carson
December 28, 2012
I'm glad to have known and been taught by Ms. Quillian. Thanks for the fond memories.
Stratton Hicky
December 28, 2012
Miss Quillian taught three generations of my family and many others. She will be greatly missed.
Faith Peppers
December 28, 2012
Miss Quillian was my geometry teacher, but, more importantly, she was my across-the-street neighbor all my life. My childhood memories of visiting with her and her aunt, "Miss Nonie" will stay with me forever. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as we remember this remarkable woman.
Laura Jane (Williams) Kuncaitis
December 28, 2012
I remember Ms. Quillian fondly, as my teacher at Morgan Co. High School. She loved math and loved her students! We also have the privilege of knowing her niece, Sally, and Sally's husband Comer, through Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Ga. Our prayers are with the family at this time!
Sincerely,
Julie and Billy Phillips
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Julie & Billy Phillips
December 28, 2012
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