Maggie M. Quille

Maggie Mildred Quille was born on August 5, 1912 to the late Fred and Magnolia Brown of Tuskegee, Alabama. She was the second child of nine siblings. On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 6:45p.m. Maggie departed this life peacefully to meet her Heavenly Father. She was a resident of Future Care Nursing Home of Irvington, Maryland, for the last 6 years, where she attended church service, participated in many activities and made many friends. Maggie's formative years were in Tuskegee, Alabama, where she attended and graduated from Tuskegee Institute, after which she relocated to Baltimore, Maryland in 1933. she attended Provident Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1939. Maggie met and married the late Reverend Lawrence Nathaniel Quille, and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage. As Maggie pursued her nursing career, She studied Mental Health Nursing at the Springfield Nursing Institute and Loyola College. Where she was trained in Psychiatric Nursing and in Alcoholic Rehabilitation. After her career in nursing, she transitioned and pursued the field of Medical Research, working at the Department of Medical Research, Edgewood, Maryland, and retiring with 28 years of Federal Government service. In 1968 she began a second chapter of her life's journey as one of the organizers of the Provident Community Mental Health Outreach Center in 1969. There she utilized her education in Psychiatric Nursing & Alcoholic Rehabilitation, and she was instrumental in organizing many youth programs, social and civic programs alike. The next chapter of Maggie 's life encompassed a vision that materialized into Druid Heights Action Association, Inc which she founded and later becoming its President. Her accomplishment included Urban Revitalization, Low-income Housing and renovation of the three parks, one of which was named after her late husband Rev. L. N. Quille. In addition, she founded the Baltimore Summer Corp. and the Druid Heights Academy; working with several social and civic organizations. In 1939, Maggie became a member of the Pennsylvania A. M. E. Zion Church and was active as District President of the Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society; foreperson of the Missionary Society for the Salisbury District for 29 years; organizer and President of the local Missionary Society for 29 years, organizer of the Nurses Unit with in her local church; President of the Stewardess Board No. 4; member of the Building Fund Committee; and Women's Chorus; organizer of the Blood Pressure Program in 1985; member of the Layman's Counsel; and Secretary of the Alabama Club. In addition, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Myra Grand Chapter and held office as Past Matron, Past Foreign Correspondent of Far East and Past Grand Deputy. Maggie was a caring, giving, and compassionate woman, who shared her wealth with anyone in need. She served , encouraged and supported all whom she encountered. She leaves to carry on her legacy; two sisters, Emma Montgomery and Freddie M. Jones; two nieces that were more like grandchildren, Robin Goode and Kim Daniels; one god-daughter and niece, Pamela Austin; and extended family, which includes many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and life-long friends.

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Maggie M. Quille

August 5, 1912 - February 8, 2012