Quieta Irene (Tipton) Willett

     Quieta Irene Willett, 70, passed gently from her earthly life on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Novant Health NHRMC in Wilmington surrounded by her loving family.

     She was born March 17, 1955 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Everett Francis Tipton and Gaylene Joyce Hodgkins Tipton.

     Quieta is survived by her husband, Emmett Keith Willett; children, James Miller (Stacy), John Jackson (Tracy), Daniel Miller, Teresa Wright, April Fels (John), Amanda Edwards (Tim), and Patrick Willett; seventeen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; brother, John Tipton; sister, Alice Friot and Teresa Willis; many nieces and nephews.

     Quieta Irene Willett was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.  Her 70 years on this earth were spent caring for others. She was a skilled creator of sewing, crocheting, knitting and all things creative, for which she made loving and memorable keepsakes for those in need of comfort.  Forever in our hearts! 

     A Celebration of Quieta’s life will be October 5, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burgaw Community House at 102 E. Wilmington Street, Burgaw, NC 28425

     Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com   

     A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

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