Photo courtesy of Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel
Sandy, you know, I remember coming to your home off of Plantation when Julie was just a baby. I am so sorry for your loss. It seems she was a beautiful woman inside and out. She looks a lot like Judy. I lost my son, Blaine, seven years ago, and not a day goes by that I dont miss him. Please know I have you and your family in my prayers.
Pat Walters
September 28, 2018 | Salem, VA | Acquaintance
A wonderful, strong, courageous and kind woman taken far too early. She fought a tough battle but never lost her spirit. She stayed strong not only for herself but her wonderful family. The small amount of time I got to know you has made me a better person. Rest well my friend. You will be missed but are certainly no longer suffering and in a good place
Suzan Merten
September 28, 2018 | Friend
I want to start by saying to those closest to Julie that his time on earth can be unfair. If I could hug you and make it all better I would not hesitate to squeeze you tight. Anyone who met Julie knew immediately what a smart, humble, loving, fun, strong, supportive, free spirited, unselfish woman she was. When she wasnt giving great attention to her husband and children, she was committed to supporting causes important to them. These things are not always expressed but are definitely...
Sheila Lewis
September 27, 2018 | Roanoke, VA | Friend
I am so saddened by this news. I have many happy memories of the time I spent with Julie while our young daughters played together. I remember her as a loving and concerned mother, and an intelligent companion. May she rest in peace.
I send my love to the Kiser family.
Kay Griffith (formerly Warren)
September 27, 2018 | Salem, VA | Friend
Julie Lucas Kiser, age 52, died at home on September 26 after a long battle with breast cancer.
Born August 15, 1966 in Goldsboro, NC, to Maurice “Sandy” and Judy Lucas, she attended Northside High School and graduated from Medical College of Virginia with a BS in nursing in 1988. On July 22,1989, she married Jackson William Kiser.
She lived in Richmond, VA, Gainesville, FL and most recently Roanoke VA and worked as a mother and homemaker. She served as a volunteer for several local organizations but devoted most of her service to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Julie was a member of St Andrews Catholic Church and had been a parishioner since 1997.
Julie will be especially remembered for her work with the JDRF and the many committees in which she served especially the advocacy committee where she and her daughter, Olivia, were able to attend an appropriation committee meeting of Congress for the allocation of research funding where they met the President of the United States.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Kiser, of Roanoke and her children, Jack and Liv Kiser, of Nashville. Julie is also survived by her Father Sandy Lucas and her siblings Leigh and Daniel Lucas of Roanoke. Julie was preceded in death by her mother Judy Lucas.
Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday September 29 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Roanoke. Interment will be at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, 3601 Salem Turnpike. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend visitation prior to mass at the chapel in St. Andrew’s beginning at 10:00.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Susan G. Koman Foundation or the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation.
Thanks to the team of medical oncologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners of Blue Ridge Cancer Care for their help and support particularly Dr. Suzan Merten as well as all the excellent nursing staff on floor 10S at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Julie would also like to thank other physicians who took part in her care including Drs. Paul Yeaton and Bruce Long.
Arrangements are by Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel (540-982-2100). Online condolences may be expressed at www.oakeys.com.
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