Julie Banks Asbury

1925 - 2011

Julie Banks Asbury

Julie Banks Asbury, 85, passed away May 19, 2011, in Tallahassee.

Born July 25, 1925, she was daughter of Thomas Banks and Kathryn Hughs Banks. She attended Florida State College for Women for two years and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1947 and moved to Chicago where she met her husband of 61 years, Clyde Ellis Asbury, Jr., M.D. They had two sons: Clyde E. Asbury (deceased) and Thomas B. Asbury.

Julie moved to Lakeland, FL in 1954 where her husband practiced internal medicine and she maintained the business side of the practice. She was selected Lakeland Volunteer of the Year, recognizing her community involvement and dedicated support of the United Way, PTA, Junior League, and she served as President of the United Cerebral Palsy Clinic. A long-time member of the Lakeland United Methodist Church, she also served as a Trustee and Sunday School Teacher

Julie moved to Crystal River when Clyde retired in 1985 where she dedicated her time to the local library. She served as President of the Coastal Region Friends of the Library in Crystal River.

Julie was preceded in death by her son, Clyde Asbury and sister Jessie Lyn Alford. She is survived by her husband Clyde E Asbury, her son and daughter-in-law Tom and Robyn Asbury, and grandchildren Marsha and Thomas Asbury.

Memorial Services will be held Friday May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Homosassa, FL at the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of their loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to: Coastal Region Library, 8610 W. Crystal St., Crystal River, FL 34429.