Delzy E Quillen
and Nettie Quillen

Delzy E Quillen b 10 Feb 1923 Jackhorn, Letcher Co KY, d 4 Feb 1986 at his home in Jackhorn, Letcher Co KY at age 62 years 11 months 24 days; s/o Wilburn "W B" Quillen and Nona Wright. Delzy E Quillen m. 2 Apr 1946 to Nettie Quillen b 29 Jan 1929 Whitaker KY d 22 Feb 1993 age 65 years, 1 month and 3 days; d/o Henry Quillen and Martha Jane Hall. Children of Delzy E Quillen and Nettie Quillen;

I. Gwenn Sheri Quillen

II. Brenda Joyce Quillen m. Male Becker

Obituary: QUILLEN, Netta, daughter of the late Henry H. Quillen and Martha Jane Hall Quillen, was born at Whitaker, KY on Jan 29, 1929. She passed from this life at the Whitesburg Hospital on Feb 22, 1993 making her stay here on earth 64 years, 1month and 3 days. Netta married Delzy E. Quillen at Whitaker, KY on April 2, 1946. Delzy preceded her in death on Feb 4, 1986. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Netta was self-employed for over 17 years in the restaurant business and at the same time was a beautician and cosmetologist for well over 25 years. She strived and enjoyed working to please employees and customers. She wasn't a member of any church, but, when her health allowed, she attended the Hemphill Freewill Baptist Church and the Main Street Church of God.  Netta is survived by daughters: Gwen Sheri Quillen of Jackhorn, KY and Brenda Joyce Becker of Rocky River, Ohio; sisters: Maggie Hughes of Dallas, Texas; Danola Potter and Nellean Bentley, both of Neon, KY; Hattie Tackett of Bean Station, TN; Hedy Anne Potter of Brook Park, Ohio; brothers: Monroe and Daniel Quillen, both of Whitaker, KY; Delmer Quillen of Fleming-Neon, KY.  Also Surviving are 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.

Obituary: QUILLEN, Delzy E., son of Nona Wright Quillen and WIlburn "W. B." Quillen, was born on Feb 10, 1923 at Jackhorn, KY. He passed from this life at his residence at Jackhorn on Feb 4, 1986, being only 62 years, 11 months and 24 days of age at his passing. Delzy was a coal miner employed by the A & E Coal Company. He has worked in the mines for about 40 years. Delzy was a veteran of World War II and was a prisoner of war for about 19 months, having been captured by the Germans at Salerno, Italy. He served with the U. S. Army with Company D of the 157th Infantry Division. Delzy was married to Netta Quillen at Whitaker, KY on April 2, 1946. He is survived by his wife Netta; daughters: Gwen Sherry Quillen of Jackhorn; Brenda Joyce Testa of Westlake, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters: Edith Hall and Gladys Breeding both of Jackhorn; brothers: Denver Quillen of Cleveland, Ohio; Danny Quillen of Fort Worth, Texas. Also surviving are a large, large number of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.