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Julie Pauly Obituary

Name: Visitation for Julie Pauly
Start: 2018-03-21T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-21T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Christ Church Cathedral

PAULY Julie Kathleen It is with great sadness that the family of Julie Kathleen Pauly (n‚e Sullivan) announces her passing on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at the age of 53. Julie was predeceased by her husband of fourteen years, Thomas Pauly, in 2004 and father, Michael Sullivan, in 2015. She will be lovingly remembered by her two sons, Mack and Sam Pauly, her partner, Dave Elbon, her brother, Mike Sullivan, her mother, Pam (Jim) Thompson, her step-daughter, Allison Pauly, her mother-in-law, Marian Pauly and all of her extended family. She will also be forever loved and remembered by her three grandchildren Rose, Alfred and Jack, and her niece and nephew, Eliza and Finn. Julie was born in Washington, DC in 1965 and moved to Frankfort, Kentucky in 1970. She graduated from Western Hills High School in 1983, where she was named first team All-State in basketball, and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky in 1989. She settled in Lexington, Kentucky and was an accom plished triathlete, basketball coach, mother and friend. Julie was creative and inquisitive with a brilliant artistic mind and playful sense of humor. She loved to cook for and host friends and family, and was always exploring new cuisines. Besides her human family, she had great love for her small menagerie of dogs and cats. Her love and generosity will be remembered by all. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington from 11am-1pm with a celebration of life service immediately after. View and sign the guestbook at www.milwardfuneral.com.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 20, 2018.

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Ian Roper

May 24, 2024

I am just now finding out about Julie´s passing. I first met her at Jessie Clark Jr. High School in Lexington. I wound up moving to Frankfort my first year of high school and going to Western Hills. Walking down the hallway and not knowing a soul, I was so happy to see Julie´s smiling face. Admittedly we weren´t close friends, but it was very comforting to see her and get to speak with her occasionally. It took away some of the stress of my move and the first year of high school. Julie was so kind and always smiling when she greeted people. I also remember what an amazing basketball player she was at both schools.

I am shocked and saddened to learn of her passing and that I´m just finding out about it now. I hope her family has had some time to heal and that they know what a wonderful person she was.

Greg

November 13, 2023

Julie and I were childhood friends in Lexington. We were literally next door neighbors. She was my best friend during that time. We spent many many hours playing basketball in our driveways. She would even come with me and my family to our farm in Owen county for weekends. I moved away during 6th grade to Owen county and Julie and I drifted apart. I would see her mother periodically and get updates on Julie. I was going to hook back up with her and catch up on just life in general. Then her mother told me she had passed. My heart was broken. Not only for her loss and for her family, but to not ever get the chance to talk with her and catch up on everything. Julie, you will forever be in my heart and I have never forgot you.

Kelli McAllister

March 13, 2020

I was so sad to hear about Julies death! What a wonderful and kind human being she was. I was so fortunate to be the nanny for Mac and Sam when they were very small. I have beautiful and warm memories of the entire family.

Fred Simpson

March 14, 2019

Thinking of Julie.

Kathy Willis

April 17, 2018

Sorry to hear that Julie passed away. Shared a lot of spin classes at Lexington Athletic Club with her-she was fun to be around!

Melissa King

March 25, 2018

Be free and be in peace. Thankful to have known you. Heartbroken

Harold Miller

March 24, 2018

I was proud to be her basketball coach at Western Hills. What great memories of her and her high school years. A great athlete and a wonderful girl. So sad to lose her so young.

Frank and Dixie Solomon

March 24, 2018

Our sincerest sympathy to Dave and Julie's entire family.

Ron

March 23, 2018

See you again sometime old friend. We shared some good times and i'll always think of you with a smile.

Kelly Caldwell

March 23, 2018

Unlike many remembrances of Julie, I knew Julie when she was in high school. She was a light unlike others even then. We did not stay connected after high school but I have thought about her often throughout the years. Reading the postings about her life; attending the celebration of her life at the church; briefly talking to her mother; listening to her children participate in the ceremony has been inspiring. Julie had an awesome life with wonderful people around her. I wish that we had remained connected. I wish that I had a chance to know Julie as an adult. I will be a better person because of this experience. You are all in my thoughts. Peace.

Sheila Kalas

March 22, 2018

Julie was my friend. She was my competitor. She was an inspiration on many levels. She will be missed.

SUSAN SADR

March 22, 2018

I was honored to attend Spin classes at YMCA with Julie, and her beautiful soul lifted everyone around her . God will take care of her in heaven .

Tammy Roberts

March 21, 2018

I got to know Julie from past Sayre School days when my daughter was there. She was such a sweet person and so kind to my family. My heart and prayers are with her family today.

March 21, 2018

Julie was a sweet kind friend and wonderful mother. Many memories of Lee, Brooks and Seth growing up with Mac and Sam. Our love and prayers are with you all,
TJ and Mary Beth Richardson

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Mary Ann Getty

March 21, 2018

Julie had so many talents, all of which I admired and envied. She was always the teacher, the encourager with her sweet manner and peaceful soul. We went on many a long bike ride, and shared many conversations by the pool while you little ones played. She never judged and helped us see things about ourselves we never knew possible. she loved her family with a passion, and her friends as well. I will love and miss her forever.

Sharon

March 20, 2018

Julie was an enigma, a paradox, a mysterious being on loan to us for a while. She came loaded with love and light, curiosity and conversation, meaning and joy and so much more. She added to my life immeasurably, and I'll treasure her memory always.

Janie Cowgill

March 20, 2018

Mack and Sam,
I remember what a wonderful mother she was to you boys. So sorry to learn of her passing. I enjoyed getting to know her at Sayre. Keeping you in my prayers.

Fred Simpson

March 20, 2018

I am so sad to hear of Julie's passing. I always will remember her mischievous grin, of which I saw a lot. So young....

Donna Elder

March 20, 2018

I enjoyed Julie's company on Monday nights at Cornbread Supper. Every one anticipated Julie's culinary talents. I always looked forward to our conversations. She encouraged me to start bike riding again this summer. A kind person. My life is enriched by knowing Julie.

Ginny Huston

March 20, 2018

Mack & Sam,
What I remember most about the fun times I shared with your Mom was that she felt so lucky, and Proud to be your Mom. The Love showed on her face, and her smile everytime she spoke of you.
Memories of her bright smile, kindness, warmth, and love will live on in all who knew her.
Ginny Huston

Jeff, Linda, Jared and Jeremy Noffsinger

March 20, 2018

Mack and Sam,
Our families shared many birthday celebrations during the CMS days and I remember how much your mom enjoyed making them very special. You both were the apples of her eyes. We are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.

With love,

Rona Roberts

March 20, 2018

To Julie's family, whom I have not yet met: I have known Julie for four years, during which she added so much light, beauty, and interest to my life. I particularly loved her way of seeming to find the world just slightly amusing, a tiny smile ready to break into a laugh in any conversation. We loved to talk about cooking. Her memory will now join me in the kitchen, where thoughts and learnings from other beloved cooks keep me excellent company.

Ginny Green

March 20, 2018

It's with such sadness I read about Julie. I didn't know her well but what I did know was a sweet, kind person who was devoted to her sons. Thinking and praying for all who loved Julie.

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