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Julie Keels Obituary
SALISBURY - Julie Kathryn Keels, 28, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born July 12, 1982, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of Phyllis H. Keels of Salisbury and Steven A. Keels of Winston-Salem. A student at Catawba College, she attended University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Randolph Community College. She was employed by Reeds Jewelers in Salisbury Mall.
Preceding her in death were her grandfather, Jesse Holden, who died Nov. 8, 2009; grandmother Dell Keels; and uncle Randy Keels.
Including her parents, survivors include her brother, Alan Keels; grandmother Patsy Holden of Salisbury; grandfather Lynn Keels and uncle Jay Keels, both of Darlington, S.C.; uncle Tyler Holden; aunt Elaine Holden; cousins Shelby Holden and David Holden; and aunt Suzanne Gregor of Salisbury.
Service and Visitation: A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 25 at First Baptist Church of Salisbury, 223 N. Fulton St., Salisbury. The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Lance and Rev. Brian Farmer will officiate. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.
Burial will be private.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Salisbury, 223 N. Fulton St., Salisbury, NC 28144; The Good Shepherd's Clinic, 223 N. Fulton St., Salisbury, NC 28144; Rowan Helping Ministries, P.O. Box 4026, Salisbury, NC 28145-4026; or the ministry of your choice.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Keels family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Julie Keels
April 23, 2011
Steven, Phyllis and family, we hope the promise of The Resurrection brings you comfort, even in the midst of your sorrow, Tom & Janet Millspaugh
Michael Loboda
April 4, 2011
Steven, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of your loss.
Karen Gordon
April 1, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. It is the worst pain a parent must live through...I know this pain. I lost my 22 year old son,Alex on May 18,2007. It is a long journey with many ups and downs. Only another mother that has experienced this understands how you are feeling. If I can help in any way please contact me. I also gave my information to Ken Clapp to give to you. Peace and love to you...
Debby & John Macikowski
March 30, 2011
Phyllis, our hearts go out to you and your family during this time. We cannot imagine what you are going through, but as parents we can understand some of what you must be feeling. Please know that we are praying for you, and you are in our thoughts. We don’t know why God needed another angel in heaven at this time, but we trust in the fact Julie is with the Lord and that you will be reunited with her again. May God Bless you and comfort your hearts.
March 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved Julie.She will be missed,but never forgotten,for she was an angel here on earth. With love,Amanda K. Hall
Mike & Karen Browning /Piedmont Carpet
March 26, 2011
Steven and family, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May you gather strength in the days ahead to carry on.
Becky Shives
March 25, 2011
Phyllis and family: I have such fond memories of working with you, Phyllis, at RRMC when Julie was little. I have often thought of how precious and genuine Julie was, even at an early age. I had the pleasure of meeting Julie again as an adult and always told her that she was "her mother's child", for sure. What a beautiful girl and what a wonderful lesson she taught so many of us. I cannot imagine the grief you feel, but pray that you are comforted by knowing that Julie lived by the faith and values that she learned. May God bless you in your healing.
With love - Becky (McKinney) Shives
Jim & Vicki Cohen
March 25, 2011
Steven, Phyllis and Alan,
We are so sad to hear of your loss and can not imgine how you feel. We remember Julie when she was a cheerleader at North Hills...those days were alot of fun. And now...reading about her made us proud to have know her.
May you find peace and comfort in the Holy Spirit...Julie feels better now. And...you shall see her again.
In Christ,
Jim & Vicki Cohen
Margarette Snow
March 25, 2011
There are no words that can say how much you wil be missed. You were amazing in your own right. I will treasure our conversations over coffee and hope that where ever you are, you are having the time of your life.May god hold your love ones until you see them again. Julie, you will remain truly special.
Heaven's newest Angel
Tammy Whitlatch
March 25, 2011
tammy whitlatch
March 25, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Julie's family. She is now a beautiful angel sitting at the right hand of Jesus. May her memories live forever in your hearts. I know she was a blessing to many. May God's never ending love be wrapped around you all during this hard time. God Bless you All!!
March 25, 2011
Julie, thank you! for being my friend!i will truly miss u more then words can say!thank you for the hand made card in class,i will never forget about you or the times in artclass! hate that ur beautiful life ended soon!i going to truly miss you... julie.. i want to tell u so much, but one thing more then anything i wanted to tell u, and its the hardest thing to say... bye,ur going from us but never will u be forgotten!
Katie Cabanillas
March 24, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Colleen
March 24, 2011
Though I never met you sweet Julie, I have heard from others who loved you. It is my prayer that the love you showed to so many others...the way you reached out.. sharing God's love...that it may continue..may your life shine on....thank you for the love you gave so generously. ...it will always be a part of someones life...
Tammy Whitlatch
March 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Julie one time and she was such a beautiful person through those few short minutes. I am just so hurt for you all. Know that Gods peace, love and arms are wrapped around you all and Julie is now safe in His arms looking down on all of you with love. Keep her memories close to your heart! God Bless you All!!!!
Don & Nancy Anderson
March 24, 2011
We are neighbors of yours & also Jill Hobens parents. What a tragedy & will keep all her family in our thoughts & prayers.
Trish Smith
March 24, 2011
Steven, Alan and family, You are in my heart and my prayers. Julie was an amazing person. She had a beautiful smile that would light up the room and brighten everyones day. She will truly be missed.
Maria Pannell
March 24, 2011
Julie was such a beautiful person inside and out, and I will always remember her brimming over with smiles and optimism. Truly talented in her art, hilariously witty and always full of laughter; the world is a little dimmer without her.
Maria Pannell
March 24, 2011
Julie was such a beautiful person inside and out, and I will always remember her as a someone brimming over with smiles and optimism. Truly talented at art, hilariously witty and always full of laughter; the world is a little dimmer without her.
Best friends from the moment we laid eyes on each other.
Alexis Stephens
March 24, 2011
Julie was truly an amazing woman-- kind, strong, beautiful, intelligent, and funny, with great faith and limitless amounts of love to give to those she cared about. Her open heart and sincerity touched everyone she came in contact with. She had a real zest for life, fun-loving and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and wisdom. Julie was incredibly insightful and a trusted confidant to many. She was a fierce friend; when she loved you, she loved you with her whole heart. Julie Keels gorgeous inside and out. She will be greatly missed.
Margaret Jarvis Keys
March 24, 2011
Phyllis and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Julie when she was little and I worked with Phyllis at RRMC. She was a sweet, beautiful little girl who grew into a sweet, beautiful, loving adult. I cannot know your pain as a parent, but we lost my husband's brother the same day of Julie's accident, so we do know the pain of a recent loss of a family member. Phyllis please let God help you and your family at this time. I love you and wish I could take away some of your pain. Let God do it instead.
Judi Kaye
March 24, 2011
Although I didn't know Julie, I heard so much about her wonderful life. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I truly do know how you feel. I lost my daughter, LIss almost 9 years ago.
Judi Kaye
Jill Walters
March 24, 2011
Alan and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 24, 2011
I never knew her but I admired her from a far. She was often at the coffee shop in the afternoon. Tall, beautiful, and always angelic. Wonderful lady.
Barbara Wall
March 24, 2011
To the Keels Family:
There are no adequate words to express the sorrow felt for the loss of Julie. I did not know her personally, but just what little I have read about her, it is obvious that this world was a better place with her in it. May you be comforted in knowing that although her work may be done here on earth, she is only just beginning in heaven. Godspeed.
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