Ila Jean "Jeanie" McQuillan

1940 - 2012

Ila Jean "Jeanie" McQuillan obituary, 1940-2012, Williamsburg, VA

BORN

1940

DIED

2012

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Ila McQuillan Obituary

Ila Jean "Jeanie" McQuillan, of Williamsburg, passed away on Nov. 8, 2012. Born in Ohio on Jan. 15, 1940, Jeanie was a resident of Hampton. For more than fifty years.
She worked at Sears Roebuck for 20 years, retiring in 1985. She then became President of Oltimers, Inc., a decorating and remodeling company that she and her husband, Richard "Mac" operated. Then came another retirement and a lifelong dream of breeding and raising Arabian horses.
In 1989 Oltimers, Inc. bought a large horse boarding stable on Big Bethel Road in Hampton. They ran a family-oriented stable, giving riding lessons and holding horse shows. They sold the stable in 2002. Jeanie stayed busy with her arts and crafts projects, and in 2009 they moved to their ultimate retirement home in Williamsburg.
Jeanie is survived by her husband, Richard; a sister, Donna Wortman in Ohio; a son, Mike McComb in Michigan; three stepsons: Ricky McQuillan, Nelson McQuillan (Jenny) and James McQuillan (Sherri), all of the Tidewater area. She is also survived by several grandchildren and one very special great-granddaughter.
Arrangements have not been finalized. Friends and family are welcome to come by the home and celebrate her life. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com and www.vagazette.com

Published by Virginia Gazette from Nov. 9 to Dec. 8, 2012.
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Mac,
We are sorry to hear about Jeanie. She will be missed.You have great memories to help get you thru this. You and your family are in our prayers.

Tony Sanzo

November 14, 2012

Mac, I was saddened to hear of your loss. Jeannie was a very special lady. The times spent with you and her will always be cherished. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

David Porter

November 13, 2012

Mac, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I'll always remember the ski trips with you and Jeani.

Fred & Kim Murden

November 13, 2012

Mac & Family we were so sad to hear of Jennie's passing. I can only remember the glorious & fun days we had with both of you at Oldtimers. Jeannie truly was a special lady that had a great influence on our daughters early years & helping her to become the horsewoman & trainer she has become. our prayers are with you & the entire family & may God confort you all during this difficult time respectfully, Cira, Donna & Rich Giunti

November 13, 2012

Our deepest sympathy Mac. Jean was an amazing artist and will be greatly missed.

Sandy and Dave weaver

November 12, 2012

Hi Cuz, our deepest sympathies and prayers go out from out family to your family.

Frank, Annie and Family - Hampton, Va.

November 12, 2012

Mac, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joan and Bill Bullock

November 12, 2012

MAC , Loraine And Me send you and family our prayers...Jeannie will be missed by all of us...Tom

Thomas Saunders

November 11, 2012

our thoughts and prayers are with you. so sorry to hear about the loss of jeanie.

wayne & barbara jackson

November 11, 2012

so sorry to hear about your loss. my prayers and thoughts are with you.

genny jackson-rivero

November 11, 2012

Uncle Richard you are in my prayers.
Love Nita

nia mcguire

November 10, 2012

We was saddened to learn of the passing of Jean she will be missed by all that new her.
God Bless
Merriel and Martha Mcquillen

Merriel Mcquillen

November 10, 2012

Words can't desctibe how saddened I am to hear the passing of Jeanie. We had many years together at Oltimers Stables and each memory will be cherished by me always. We were like family and I really appreciated that. Mac my heart goes out to you as you adjust and I will be by to visit soon.

Love, Jan

November 10, 2012

MY WONDERFUL, TALENTED, FUNNY, LOVING, AND GIVING AUNT I WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I LOVED HER AND UNCLE RICHARD'S STORIES OF THE THINGS THEY DID IN THEIR LIFE TOGETHER. SHE SAID SHE NEVER REGRETED ANYTHING. SHE WAS A STRONG WOMEN WHICH I LOVED AND ADMIRED. I LOVED HER STORY OF TRYING TO GET TO WOODSTOCK IN THE RAIN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY.

MAXINE AND WAYNE STALLARD

November 9, 2012

We wish to express our hearfelt sympathy and the hope that the kind words of your family and friends will make this difficult time a bit easier to bear
God bless
Omar Mcquillen and Joy

Omar Mcquillen

November 9, 2012

my prayers go to to richard and family she will be missed by all love sis

MARTHA PORFILIO

November 9, 2012

Mac, you were blessed with such a wonderful lady for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Doogie Earhart

November 9, 2012

I met Jeannie in 1991 when she and Mac went to Chincoteague to pick up my new pony, Sunny. Sunny was a pain but Jeannie loved her and always treated her as one of her own. I loved working the horse shows with her. I know that she is up in Heaven with all the horses she cared for surrounding her.

November 9, 2012

Such a sad loss. Jeannie was a wonderful woman and we have so many great memories of her and Mac at Oltimers stables. Rest in peace.

Carole and Don Chitwood

November 9, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

David Fowler

November 9, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dale Bliss

November 9, 2012

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