Virginia B Quattlebaum

1941 - 2015

Virginia B Quattlebaum obituary, 1941-2015, Douglasville, GA

Virginia B Quattlebaum

1941 - 2015

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

Virginia Quattlebaum Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2015.

WHITLEY-GARNER AT ROSEHAVEN FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL NOTICE / OBITUARY    



 



Virginia Lee Brannen Quattlebaum



 



Mrs. Virginia Quattlebaum, age 73, of Douglasville, GA died Monday, January 12, at the Wellstar Hospital in Douglasville, GA.  Born June 20, 1941 in Atlanta, GA, she was a graduate of J. C. Murphy High School where she excelled in basketball.  Virginia won city of Atlanta recognition playing the position of guard and leading her team as MVP to win the Girls Basketball State Championships in 1957 and 1958.  When asked how she always detected the direction of opposing players, she responded, “Coach said to watch the belt buckle. It turns in the direction of the player.”  Virginia was a natural athlete, winning second in the city of Atlanta tennis competition. She also won championships in ping-pong.  However, she won her best prize when she met Joe, her husband of 50 years, at the Bowling Alley!  Virginia and Joe continued their love of sports second to the love they shared for their children and grandchildren throughout their life together.



 



Virginia first worked at the Atlanta Girls Club followed by working many years at the Fulton National Bank as secretary to the Vice-President. Virginia is said to have had a photographic memory, being able to instantly recall identification numbers of every bank in Georgia.  She was often tapped for special assignments featuring her exceptionally beautiful handwriting.  Virginia took many years off to work as a homemaker and raise her three children. Later, Virginia worked as office manager for a staffing firm in Atlanta. She was an admired and beloved supervisor dedicated to the productivity and protection of the employees which ultimately ended her working career as she stepped in to defend a coworker from a violent intruder.  This was not Virginia’s only traumatic experience as she and Joe were caught in the midst of hurricane Wilma in 2005 while on vacation in Tulum, Mexico. Later in life, Virginia worked part-time with a CPA firm in Douglasville, TD Connally, Financial Consultants.



 



Mrs. Quattlebaum was preceded in death by her husband Joe Ben “JB” Quattlebaum, her parents, Ellis DeWitt Brannen & Margaret Beatrice Knox; grandparents L.A. Brannen and Laura Byrd Brannen; and sister, Nancy Brannen Webster.



 



She is survived by daughters, Jennifer Quattlebaum Garrett and spouse Bowman Staples Garrett III, Stephanie Quattlebaum Mashburn and spouse James Chad Mashburn; son, Nathan Adam Quattlebaum and spouse Sonya Echols Quattlebaum; grandchildren, Josiah Soren Garrett, Coleman West Garrett, Asher Brannen Garrett, Brendan Jacob Bickleman, Kellen James Mashburn, Hannah Williams, Jordyn Bailee Quattlebaum; brother, Samuel “Hugh” Brannen; sister, Margaret Brannen Austin; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a host of brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.



 



Mrs. Quattlebaum was cremated and the family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.



 



Donations may be made in Virginia’s memory to The American Cancer Society:



 



Express condolences or share a special memory online at www.whitleygarner.com



 



Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246



 

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January 15, 2015

Margie Landers posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2015

Mitchell Appliance Company posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2015

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Margie Landers

January 15, 2015

I will miss them both. I grew up only 7 to 8 years behind Joe and Virginia. They were my teenage role models! I had often wondered who in the world could be the match for JB? Virginia was the one! The perfect match. He loved her so much! I truly miss them both!

Mitchell Appliance Company

January 14, 2015

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you during this time.

The Mitchell's

January 14, 2015

The Sylvan High Class of 1958 adds its condolences to our classmate Joe's family. May Joe and Virginia enjoy a blessed reunion.

Holly Burns

January 14, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I never got the chance to meet your mom but I know she must have been a wonderful person. I pray that God will comfort your hearts during this time.

Steph - I love you, my friend!!!!

Sylvia Johnson

January 14, 2015

Stephanie, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Sylvia Taylor Johnson

January 14, 2015

Stephanie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. I hope you are comforted by all the good memories you have of your mother.

Paul Loggins, Athens, AL

January 14, 2015

Hugh,

Sorry to hear of Virginia's untimely passing. I recall our days around the halls of Murphy HS and what a great athlete Virginia was. She was a beautiful lady inside & out. May God's blessing rests upon the Quattlebaum family.

Regards,

Jerry & Charlene Langley
Jacksonville, FL

Terri Gable

January 14, 2015

Stephanie I am so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of precious memories with your mom playing softball through many, many weekends. love you and your family prayers for comfort for all of you.

January 13, 2015

Hugh, I am so sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. I remember her well from playing on the basketball team together. She was not only a great athlete but a beautiful girl both inside and out. My prayers for you and your family.
Harriett Anderson Hawkinsville, Ga

January 13, 2015

Stephanie, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you. Belinda Taylor

Adene Mincey-Guidry

January 13, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, Hugh. I remember Virginia from our high school days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 13, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss, Hugh. I remember Virginia from our high school days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sadness.

Barbara Leppert

January 13, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find peace in the joy of your memories.

Brian Moore

January 13, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Stephanie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Pat Stewart

January 13, 2015

Stephanie, my condolences to you and your family. You and your family are in my prayers. I'm so sorry.

Nicole Brandon

January 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jon Gawlak

January 13, 2015

Our prayers are with your family during this time. The Gawlak Family

Jim Lynch

January 13, 2015

May the love of God, friends, and family carry you through this difficult time. I pray a peace that passes all understanding that only God can give will rest on the Quattlebaum family today and the days ahead.

Rev 21:3&4 G. Johnson

January 13, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Psalms 55:22 Lewis

January 13, 2015

My condolence to the Quattlebaum family. May God sustain and strnghten all of you during this hard time.

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