Jean Q. Willoughby

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Urban “Q” Quinby and Estelle Littrell Quinby and numerous aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her husband John Edward Willoughby, son John Edward “J” Willoughby Jr. and Granddaughter and namesake Samantha Jean “Sammie Jean” Willoughby.

Other Survivors include sister-in-law Anita Dean “Bit” Taylor (John M) and Niece Dean Taylor Cleaveland (Phillip).

Jean was a graduate of Walker County (Jasper) High School. She was named Miss Walker County, participating in the Maid of Cotton Pageant.

She attended The University of Alabama where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and was involved in many pageants and was named honorary sponsor of the ROTC program. She was a faithful Crimson Tide supporter and an avid animal lover.

She was a long time member of Canterbury Methodist church where she taught Sunday School.

She and her husband belonged to Vestavia Country Club for over 50 years and Old Overton club since it’s inception.

She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit.

A memorial service will be held at John Ridouts Valley Chapel on Monday September 12th at 11:00, the family will receive friends at 10:00.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Greater Birmingham Humane society.

300 Snow Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35209.