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BORN
1940
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2019
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JULIA LEYS Obituary
Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late George and Frances Williams Wolfrey, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Leys.
Mrs. Leys was a member of Calvary's Love Ministries Church in Hopewell, VA. She was a devout Christian, and loved to tell people about her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She worked for many years at NVU Hair Studio in Chester. She will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
Mrs. Leys is survived by her children, Kimberly Shearin and husband Rocky, Kelly Olazabal and husband Jorge and Brian Leys and wife Beth; six grandchildren, Ashley Goulder, Brittany Shearin, Hunter Leys, Brylee Leys, Cierra and Dylan Sykes; a great-grandson, Wyatt Garner; a sister, Grace Young and husband John; a niece, Melissa Newcomb and husband Reggie and their son Caleb.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Calvary's Love Ministries, 118 S. 11th Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday. A committal service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2019, in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Love Ministries to support their mission work, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Julia Leys. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Dorothy & Debra Matthews & Jarratt
July 28, 2019
Julia was a kind person with a gentle spirit.
Many years ago when my mom went back to work after the death of her husband.
Julia was the first person she met at the work and they established a good friendship.
They both have told me of stories
Of the past while working together. They enjoyed ham biscuits that they prepared and heated on the machines. They worked in a dry cleaning business.
Those memories will live on for my Mom.
May you Rest In Peace..
And sadness that is felt today lesson in time and replaced with Wonderful Memories.
God bless
July 26, 2019
Words cannot express my sincere love for my dear aunt who was always like a second mother to me. While my heart is temporarily saddened, it's comforting to know you are completely healed and in the presence of our Savior! What a blessed assurance to know, without a doubt, I will see you again! Love you always, Melissa Newcomb
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