Barbara Jean Quillen's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee
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Barbara Jean Quillen

March 25, 1935 - October 6, 2025 (90 years old)

Bristol, Tennessee

Barbara Jean Quillen's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee
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Barbara Jean Quillen

March 25, 1935 - October 6, 2025 (90 years old)

Bristol, Tennessee

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Barbara Jean Quillen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Jean Quillen (Bristol, Tennessee), who passed away on October 6, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Jean Quillen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Fonsby and Elizabeth Nickles Jett; her husband Robert Quillen; and her siblings, Howard Jett, Curtis Jett, Billy Jett and Edna Faye Fleenor.

She is survived by: her daughters, Sherrie Jones, Jerrie Doss and Alesia Quillen (Daniel); her grandchildren, Aaron Jones, Ryan Jones (Miranda), Jay Campbell (Melissa), Steven Campbell and Katelyn Sims (Aaron); her sister Freddie Daniels; and her sister-in-law Margaret Jett.

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Nell Crowe wrote a sympathy message

“Danny and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We loved your mother (as we also loved your father). We pray that God will comfort you and the entire family at this difficult time as only he can. Love and prayers, Danny and Nell Crowe”

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Akard Funeral Home
1912 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620

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Mountain View Cemetery
1019 Valley Dr, Bristol, VA 24201

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