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Joy Quinley Obituary
Springfield - Joy Eloise Quinley, 92 of Springfield Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born April 1, 1929 in Arthur, IL. to Delmar and Ada Elder.
Eloise retired from The State Bank of Ashland after 33 years of service. She was a volunteer at St. John's Hospital, St. John's Breadline, Illinois Wings and was a longtime member of Po.L.K. of A., Illinois Chapter. She was also a longtime member of Real Life Christian Church in Springfield. She loved to stay busy visiting and spending time with her friends meeting for lunches and taking various group bus trips. She was always a faithful supporter of all of her family's endeavors and was truly their best cheerleader. She was the sweetest, kindest, and most thoughtful mother, sister, gma, and friend any of us could have wished for. She is deeply loved and will be missed every single day by us all.
She is survived by: daughter, Barbara Quinley of Springfield; two grandchildren, Stacey Cory of Springfield and Josh Franz of Waverly; three great grandchildren, Jade, Ava, and Sophie; sister, Janet Ernst; sisters-in-law, Francine Elder and Alice W. Quinley. She was preceded in death by: daughter, Rebecca Franz; sister, Wilma Brandt; brother, Darrell Elder.
Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services at 1:00pm Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland with burial immediately following at Ashland City Cemetery. No visitation services will be held before funeral services as the family wishes to host a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Memorials are encouraged to: Susan G. Komen Foundation online at: komen.org or by mail to: Susan G. Komen, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380.
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Pam Merritt Mallamo
May 29, 2022
I was deeply saddened to hear about Eloise's passing. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Cali Mary Louise Douglass Michael
May 8, 2022
I was saddened to hear about Eloise. She knew my Grandparents, Chester & Mary Douglass. I would like to talk to y´all. Please call or email me. Phone number: 509-640-1015. Email: [email protected]
Hope to hear from you.
Suzanne
February 17, 2022
I worked for Eloise cleaning her house. She was a very sweet woman and a wonderful friend. My deepest sympathies to all!
Carolyn Cloyd
December 27, 2021
I recently became acquainted with Eloise Quinley as I was writing a story about her uncle Charles Darling Brown who was lost at Pearl Harbor. I contacted Eloise and had a couple of phone conversations with her about her uncle and she was so very kind and so very gracious. She kept telling me that she didn't think she had anything she could add to the story, but her contributions were priceless and I so enjoyed our conversations. It was a lovely experience talking with her. I was so saddened to hear of her passing and I send my sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Debra Gruen
December 24, 2021
On behalf of my parents Nance and Norman Bryant, we would like to extend our sympathies to Eloise's family from all in our family! Eloise was such a special lady and I know that my Mom considered her a close friend and mentor especially during all the years of their work together at SBA and bus trips. Eloise was truly a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing her!
Alice Quinley
December 21, 2021
Eloise and I became good friends over the years when my husband and I visited our Quinley relatives in Ashland, driving or flying from Washington state. Eloise and I were like sisters and truly enjoyed our time together. She always had a special treat for our visits, often an evening of theater. She was a wonderful, gracious host and we returned home to Washington looking forward to our next year's visit. Thank you, Eloise, for the memories. Alice
CONSTANCE COSNER
December 21, 2021
I am so sorry that Eloise has passed. I have known Eloise my entire life and always thought of her as one of the kindest and sweetest women in my life. I am grateful always for the great friendship she shared with my mother, Dorothy Cosner. It is truly a loss to all of us - my sister, Jeannie, my mother and me. May your memories of Eloise see you through these difficult times.
Judy Fulton
December 21, 2021
Eloise loved life. She enjoyed dancing---Dad said she was a good partner! She was missed when she left Ashland and will be missed even more now. God Bless you All with His Peace.
Carol Robinson
December 20, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I knew Eloise through Sam - I was a classmate of his. I was so shocked to see the note in SJ-R. I had just received an e-mail from Eloise on 23 Nov. We enjoyed sharing interesting e-mails. May God give you comfort and peace.
Nina Fuss
December 19, 2021
It has been a sad day when we have lost one of our great friends. Louise and her friends invited me into their groups that met for dinner and so on over the years and then finally at steak and shake on Sunday mornings. I kept in contact with her as much as I possibly couldIn the last few days. She was quite the lady the lady and I will definitely miss her.
J.R. & Kathie Blair
December 19, 2021
Eloise was truly a sweetheart. She was fun to travel with, and she was a good mentor on the job. Ashland will miss her constant smile and always kind words.
L. E. and Marilyn Thornley
December 19, 2021
Eloise was a kind and caring person , she will be greatly missed. My condolences to the Family -- L. E. and Marilyn
Wanda Tedder-Speaker
December 18, 2021
Condolences to the Family. I worked with Eloise at the bank and was such a caring coworker. She was fun and witty. RIP Eloise as you have been a bright spot in a lot of people's lives and will be missed.
Jeanie White
December 18, 2021
So sorry for the loss of Eloise, she was a great lady. Barbie, you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Beverly Barrett
December 18, 2021
Eloise was such a special person. I always enjoyed her company and we had lots of friendship years! She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
Julie Houser Baker
December 18, 2021
I'm so sad to hear about Eloise's passing. I've not seen her for many years, but the memories are great. I practically grew up at her house. She was always kind and understanding and just great to be around. I'm thankful to have had her in my life.
Sandra Birch
December 18, 2021
I'm so sorry to see this. Prayers for the family. Eloise was such a sweet lady and had such a lovely smile. She will be missed by all that knew her. Sandra Hammack Birch
Sandy Forman-Vernon
December 18, 2021
So very sorry for all her family. She was a loyal mother, grandmother , cousin n friend. Cheerleader is a great way to describe her❤ She was also my Birthday twin. My prayers n love to all her family and friends
Karen Atwoid
December 18, 2021
Eloise was one of the sweetest, kindest person I have ever known. She will be missed.
Janet Hergenrother (Buker)
December 18, 2021
My thoughts and prayers to all that knew and loved Eloise. A beautiful lady. May you feel the strength of our Precious Jesus now and in the days to come. ❤
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