Julia Weld

Julia Pauline Weld CHARLOTTE - Julia Pauline "Polli" Weld, wife of the late Bert I. Weld, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte on November 4th, 2014, after a short illness. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Weld was born in 1918 to the late Julia Peacock Stonestreet and Fred D. Stonestreet. She attended Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC graduating with a business degree and spent many years working for DuPont in Charlotte. Mrs. Weld was very active in the Aldersgate Community where she lived for fifteen years. She enjoyed participating in productions and plays; working in the Trading Post; and volunteering for many other events and activities. "Aunt Polli", as she was known to her family, will be remembered for the special gifts she brought to Thanksgiving dinner, her beautiful smile and sweet laugh, singing songs with the kids and her genuine interest in their lives. She will be missed. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Weld's family included sisters, Deane S. Johnston, Dot S. Walker, Mary S. Caldwell and brother, Reece Stonestreet, all deceased. She is survived by nieces Parksie Caldwell Wilson and husband Tom, Sandra Caldwell Link and husband Bob, Ellen Walker Brown and husband Tom; nephew Jim Walker; many loving great and great-great-nieces and nephews; her special friends Carol Bateman and husband Dale; and her close friends at Aldersgate. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 pm on Monday, November 10th, at Providence United Methodist Church in Charlotte. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. A private burial with family and close friends will be held prior to the service. Pallbearers are Parker Dotson, Kevin Druckenbrod, Chad Link, Robert Palmes, Walter Robinson and Tom Wilson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28211; or to the charity of choice. Condolences may be offered at www.HarryandBryantFuneralHome.com.