Beth Quick

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 FAX www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com , Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Hinson Quick, 93, died March 19, 2015, in Laurel, Mississippi. She was born on September 3, 1921, to the late Richard and Bessie Hinson of Marianna, Florida. After attending Sullins College in Bristol, VA, Beth received a BA degree in Art History from the University of Alabama in 1943. Upon graduation from college, Beth married the love of her life, Joe Akers Quick and was blessed with 68 years of marriage until his death. Before moving to Laurel, Mississippi, in 2011 to be closer to her daughter, Beth was born and raised in Marianna, Florida, where she was a homemaker, actively involved in civic organizations and was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church. She greatly loved God's nature and particularly enjoyed flower arranging and entertaining for her family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Beth was preceded in death by her son, David R. Quick and brother, Richard (Dick) Hinson, Jr. She is survived by her son, Joe A. Quick, Jr., (Mary) of Gaithersburg, MD, daughter, Diane Q. Thames of Laurel, MS, grandchildren, Angela Postma (David), Joe A. Quick, III, (Tracey), Scott F. Thames, Jr., M.D., and William L. Thames. She also had 4 great granddaughters, Sarah, Rachel, Samantha and Kelly. In additon, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Ann Hinson of Mariannna, and nephews Richard (Mary), Robert (Toni), Randall (Debra), and Mark (Amy). The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Comfort Care Nursing Center in Laurel for their loving care of Beth. Graveside service for family and friends will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, March 26, in Marianna at Riverside Cemetery. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com