Lena Quinney

Lena Quinney, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. Services will immediately follow the visitation at 12:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home. Rev. John Sheppard of Abilene, Texas, will be officiating the service.

Born on October 6, 1930, in Lavaca County, Texas, to Robert and Lillie Martin, Lena grew up in Stockdale, Texas, before eventually settling in Abilene in 1964. She was a cherished member of the North Park Assembly family right here in Abilene, Texas, where her presence was a true blessing to the community.

Lena's love for her children led her to open her heart and her home as a registered daycare provider. This humble beginning turned into the proud ownership and operation of three daycare centers. It was a testament to her tireless commitment to nurturing and safeguarding the well-being of countless young lives. Her work was not merely a vocation, but a calling that resonated with her belief in the power of love and care.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Nix of Abilene, Texas; her two sons, Ronnie and wife Karen Quinney of Conroe, Texas, Fred and wife Candy Quinney of Tyler, Texas; her 16 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John (J.O.) Quinney; her son, Johnney Quinney and wife Brenda; her great-great-grandson; her parents, Robert and Lillie Martin; her brothers, Harvey Martin, Melvin Martin, Willard Martin, Estel Martin, Daniel Martin, Curtis Martin; her sisters, Beatris Smith, Hazel Johnson, Fannie Mae Rethaber.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of Abilene, and the family would like to give a big thank you to them.