Bernice Fleenor Quillen

Bernice Fleenor Quillen 88, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her residence. Bernice was a very kind soul and was known for her sense of humor. She was a second mother to many and a stranger to none. Bernice especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Minerva Fleenor; husband, Richard Quillen; daughter Kathy New; granddaughter, Summer Quillen; and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons; Rick Quillen and partner James Greigo, Victor Quillen, Dave Quillen and partner Sara Morton Dickey; grandsons, Will Casteel and wife Kerry, David New and wife Bonnie; granddaughter Beth Jonker and husband Joe, Sidney Quillen; great-granddaughters, Bella Jonker and Donna Katherine New; niece, Gloria Rutledge and husband Wayne; great-nephew, Rob Ramsey; along with a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport. A funeral service will follow in the chapel with Chaplain Mike Driver Officiating. A private graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, February 18, at East Tennessee Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Smokey Mountain Hospice and Home Instead. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the Quillen family.