Mary Julius

1932 - 2016

Mary Jenkins Julius, age 83, neé Mary Evelyn Jenkins. Mary was born October 20, 1932 to Mabel and William Jenkins. She graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Baltimore, MD. as valedictorian. Mary attended Morgan University and The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, but her schooling was interrupted by motherhood. Mary met the love of her life and soulmate, Jerry Julius, while walking to the local grocery store. They married on September 12, 1953. Their union has produced four sons, four daughters, and nine grandchildren. Years later, Mary earned a bachelor's degree in English from University of Maryland; and an associate's degree in nursing from Prince George's Community College in 1985. Upon attaining her RN license, she gained employment at DC General Hospital as a pediatric nurse, primarily serving on the Adolescent Unit. Mary's vocation was to nurture - especially children. She lived this out first as a stay at home mom, and later as a full time pediatric nurse. Among her duties as a nurse was working in the NICU, and with crack babies - comforting them and educating their adoptive parents. In 1990, Mary was nationally recognized as Pediatric Nurse of the Year. Mary was the ultimate "Mom." In addition to raising her children, she was surrogate mother to numerous neighborhood children. She was a self-taught gourmet cook and baker. Mary loved to read and do needlework such as knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint, but her favorite craft was cross stitch. She had a talent for TV game shows, once qualifying to appear on Jeopardy. Mary and Jerry enjoyed listening to opera together, and walking. Mary Julius personified love and was devoted to her faith and family. She leaves behind an impressive legacy of love. Services for Mary Julius will be held on Monday, October 24, 2016 at: St. Joseph Catholic Church 2020 St. Joseph Drive Largo, Md. 20774 The viewing will start at 10:0 AM followed immediately by Mass at 11:00 AM. Arrangements entrusted to SNOWDEN FUNERAL HOME. www.snowdencares.com