Mercedes G. Quinton

Mercedes was born in Beeville, TX and grew up in Houston, TX. Her nickname was “Sweet” not only because of her demeanor but because she never refused a bit of dessert. As a young woman she rode the trolley from the Heights to work at AT&T telephone operator in downtown. She married Curtis Lincoln Quinton and moved east of Houston, eventually settling in Baytown. She was a long time member of Cedar Bayou Baptist Church where she was an active member of her Sunday school class. Time outdoors gardening was another hobby and her roses still bloom today. She was most devoted to her family; hosting Sunday dinners, Thursday tea parties for grandchildren, and never forgot to host a birthday party for each family member. Mercedes will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, kind heart, and love of laughter.

Mercedes is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Curtis Lincoln Quinton and her son Timothy Lynn Quinton. She survived by children, Paul and Liesbet Quinton, Suzy and Larry Wood, Kay Kudla Quinton, and Darla and Dave Youngblood. Her grandchildren, Nicole Wood and husband Chris Galvan, Lauren Wood and her husband Paul Mansfield, Marquis and Jenny Quinton, Kara and Tyler Johnston, Suzanne and Scooter Holguin, and Katy Quinton. Great grandchildren, Evan Holguin, Matilda Mansfield, and Kaden Holguin.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Remington Park and Faith Community Hospice. No words can express how much their genuine kindness and loving care were appreciated. Special thanks go to Andreas, Marisol, Brenda, Lori, Sara, Vanessa, Chelsea, Faith, LaQuisha, Mary, Michelle, Cassie, Betty, Paula, Diana, Adela, Lupita, Vicky, Crystal, Sheila, Laura, Julia, Rosalinda, Mary Lou, Joyce, Felicia, and Tammie.

In lieu of flowers or other tributes, the family requests that remembrances be made in order to support the work of Mercedes’ son, Paul Quinton, PhD, in his research to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Information available at Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. at www.cfri.org and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 3, from 5-7 PM at Earthman Funeral Home 3919 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 2 PM at Earthman Chapel. Interment will be Monday, May 6, at 10 AM at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery in Houston, TX.