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In lieu of flowers

Please consider a donation to support children's access to the arts + education.
$850.00
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We invite family and friends to share a loving memory of our beautiful mother, Quay, and consider making a contribution to the arts and education, which she supported throughout her lifetime.

The Whitlock family plans to provide 100% of the contributions to a selected organization, whose focus is on enhancing the lives of children and young adults with opportunities to engage in the arts and education.

Obituary

Quay Wimberly Whitlock (March 3, 1934, age 90), of South Orange, NJ, died peacefully on December 31, 2024.

Quay was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on March 3, 1934. She was the daughter of John Jameston Wimberly, owner and operator of Ye Old English Tailor Shop, and Marguerite Person Wimberly, retired teacher, principal, and supervisor. Quay's primary education was in Rocky Mount, NC, where she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School (1952), before …

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Memories & condolences

I grew up in Rocky Mount, N.C. and truly admired Quay.  As eight years younger, I marveled at her friendliness, intelle…

I grew up in Rocky Mount, N.C. and truly admired Quay.  As eight years younger, I marveled at her f…

I grew up in Rocky Mount, N.C. and truly admired Quay.  As eight…

Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on-li…
Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and h…
Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. …
Sending my condolences to the family. Ms Quay was such a beautiful spirit and I’m so glad to have known her. 
Sending my condolences to the family. Ms Quay was such a beautiful spirit and I’m so glad to have k…
Sending my condolences to the family. Ms Quay was such a beautif…
What a loss to the world is this lovely, smart, gracious and generous woman! The world will miss her and her contributi…
What a loss to the world is this lovely, smart, gracious and generous woman! The world will miss he…
What a loss to the world is this lovely, smart, gracious and gen…

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March 3rd, 1934
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Passed away

December 31st, 2024
Edgewater, NJ

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