Nathalee M. Quick

Nathalee M. Quick, 84, the widow of James R. Quick passed away on July 23, 2014. Nathalee was a devoted wife, friend, and loving mother and grandmother that would do anything for her children and family. Nathalee is survived by her five loving children and their spouses: Jim Quick, Diane Quick Stockton and her husband Mike, Johnny and his wife Debbie Quick of Portsmouth VA, Michael and his wife Dawn Quick of Burlington KY and Petey and her husband Dennis Law of Sunset Beach NC. She will be missed greatly by her 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Louise Bradshaw of Suffolk VA, Janice Schenk of Mingo Junction OH, and Jean Washburn of Grand Bay AL. Nathalee’s first grandchild, Lisa, was born with Retts Syndrome. As a result of Lisa’s condition, Nathalee devoted much of her life as an advocate for mentally and physically challenged children and adults. In addition to being a parent/guardian and advocate for Lisa, she served on the Holiday House of Portsmouth Board of Directors for 11 years. Nathalee started as a Board Member for 8 years, followed by holding the position of President of the Board of Directors for 3 years. She also served one year as a non-voting member to support the transition to new leadership. Nathalee joined the Board of Directors during a turbulent time for Holiday House. Her leadership and guidance were instrumental in creating the basis for Holiday House’s current growth and success. As Lisa matured and transferred to Southeastern Virginia Training Center for the mentally retarded, Nathalee widened her support for those unable to speak for themselves. In times of dramatic budget cuts, she actively advocated to keep the center open, well staffed and frequently inspected by the state. She was an active member of the Parent’s Group until failing health restricted her involvement. We will all miss her terribly, but will be inspired by her unfailing advocacy and support for those unable to represent themselves. The Quick family would like to express a deep gratitude to the health care workers at Maryview Hospital who cared for her during her final days. Their sensitivity and compassionate care was a testament to the people who choose to work in the medical field caring for the ill. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, July 26th from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at the Loving Funeral Home, 3225 Academy Ave. Portsmouth, VA. Immediately following visitation there will be a Memorial Service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holiday House of Portsmouth at www.holidayhouseportsmouth.org or the Retts Syndrome Research Fund at www.rettsyndrome.org.