In Remembrance Of
Amber Quigley
Amber Quigley, 87, of Kansas City, MO, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
She was born on November 16, 1931 to Gaddus Earl and Dorothy Berniece (Williams) Wattenbarger in Milan. Amber grew up in Milan and graduated from Milan High School in 1949.
On January 29, 1950 she was united in marriage to Wayne Edwin Quigley. After their marriage they lived in Milan, and in 1955 they moved to Kansas City where they made their home. Her husband, Wayne, preceded her in death on November 5, 1997.
She was a business owner in north Missouri. Amber was a kind and caring soul to all her many friends and neighbors. She always had a smile and hug for everyone.
Amber was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Sonny Wattenbarger, and two sisters, Louise Ford and Helen Thompson.
She was survived by her children, Debra (Michael) Jones, Donna (Ron) Zimmer, Mike (Charese) Quigley, and Stephen Quigley; grandchildren, Carrie (Jon) Wagner, Brandon (Shanelle) Zimmer, Amanda (Brian) Callaway, Adam (Stephanie) Jones, Shelly (Joe) Huke, Aaron (Daine) Zimmer, and Joe (Heather) Quigley; great-grandchildren, Julia, Hannah, Noah, Natalie, Madison, Heidi, Hailey, Holli, Ella, Jackson, Sarah, Owen, Arya, Lucy, Evan, Nash, Alex, Sophie, Austin, Sadie; great-great-grandson, Liam, on the way; brothers, Donald Wattenbarger and Max Wattenbarger; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Wattenbarger and Vondene Quigley; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 23rd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Burial: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Elmwood Cemetery, Milan, MO.
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16 comments
Ruth Hines
There are people that, at sometime in our life, make an impact on each one of us. My Aunt Amber was one of them. The impact came in small ways that came nearly every year of my early childhood when they visited us on the farm. The ways of impact were with her wonderfully warm & beautiful smile accompanied with the best hug ever, which said to me,”I am so happy to see YOU!” I never felt judged or treated in any way other than with love & inclusiveness. As a child, that was huge to me because I tended to be somewhat shy but SHE didn’t seem to notice. I felt special & loved unconditionally being in her presence. The saying is so true, “You may not always remember what people say…but you ALWAYS remember how they made you feel.” As a country girl with few “pretty” things, I loved her visits because she always wore clothes that were young & fashionable (in my eyes)& she loved to experiment with different hair color which I thought was VERY cool! Yes, you could say she was definitely one of my favorite aunts not because she had a lot of money or that she was someone that held an important position in the world. She had a gift of making not only me feel special & loved, but all those around her! I will miss you my dear Aunt Amber! I know you are now experiencing Gods loving arms around you & in the presence of HIS radiant smile & unconditional love! I will see you on the other side! Give everyone a hug for me!
Mike Peel
I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the Quigley families during this difficult time. This is the time in death we realize the significance of life and in loss we realize the importance of family and friends. Our deepest sympathy is with all of you and know you are comforted with those around you. Your Mother holds a special in her heart for all the love and comfort the family has provided.
David Nauman
I want to send my thoughts and love to Amber and her family.
Gale Nauman Stockton
I so enjoyed being Facebook friends with Amber. She was an absolute angel, I will never forget her. She’s in heaven now, praise the Lord!
Donna Nauman Pigg
My condolences go out to the Quigley family at the loss of Amber Quigley, who was a very dear mother. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her. May God surround the family with love and peace as they suffer this loss.
Brian Adams
TRULY a sainted woman! My life is richer, having known Mama Q. She shared much over conversations through the years…from, “it’s a good day when you have noodles!” to “be kind to others, but there’s a limit to being taken advantage of”!
She was so proud of her children, grands and greats!! Mama Q didn’t know and stranger, ALL who intersected with her through the short 87 years, were enriched in some way. My tears are selfish, for I know she in the company of our Lord.
I will always remember her infectious laughter and see her lovely smile… until I might her again.
Noodle Boy
Gloria Mosley
Dear Quigley family,
I’m very sorry for your loss and hope you’ll accept my condolence and deep regrets and I’d like to share where I found comfort and hope when I lost my entire family to our enemy death. I found this in what I read in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at John5:28,29 there it tells us we’ll see our love ones again at the resurrection when Jesus brings them back here on earth and at Isaiah25:8 we’re told that this enemy death will be swallowed up forever. These scriptures along with others help me cope with my loss and get through each day because now I know I’ll see my love ones again and so can you. I wanted to share this with you now when hope and comfort is needed hoping that this will help you also for this is my purpose in sharing this with you at this time and please know that I do share your grief and hope you’ll feel free to let me know if this helped. I hope to hear from you. Sincerely, GM
Anna Mae Swank
May your memories comfort you.
CARL & LINDA ROBINSON
WITH GREAT SADNESS WE SAY GOODBYE TO OUR PRECIOUS FRIEND AND MOTHER AMBER – NOW AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD THE FATHER AND WITH WAYNE – WE LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH AND KNOW HOW MUCH LOVE YOUR MOTHER HAD, BECAUSE SHE SHARED THAT WITH US!
GOD BLESS – REST IN PEACE –
Guy Earl Buckelew and wife Kelly.
I loved Amber like a second Mother, such an elegant, and loving person. She was the Mother of one of my best friends. Amber always welcomed you in and you always felt at home around her. She has gone to a better place, no more pain, worries or suffering. There is a new star in the sky tonight, and we are all better people for having known her.
Gary Poole
A wonderful mother, I loved her like she was my own mom. Thoughts and prayers.
Carroll and Judy Sinclair
We had lots of good times together when we lived in Gladstone, MO. She will be greatly missed. Thought and prayers will be with the family.
Michael Mayosky
My second mom. Loved that lady a whole lot. She accepted me for being me. That is a hard thing to do but she loved like every rag tag mucsician Steve drug through his parents house. Will miss her every day. Much love and prayers for the family. She was one of a kind. Love love love…
Lana Summers and Terry Summers
My condolences to the whole family your Mom was the sweetest lady and I loved her. So sorry to hear about her passing. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to all of you. She was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for all of you Lana.
Pam Thomas
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for the family.
Shelly Renee Rinehart
May God bring you comfort and peace while giving you strength thru this most difficult time.
Rest In Peace Amber.