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Julia Sills Obituary

SILLS, Julia MooreAge 58 passed away August 8, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, James R. and Helen Pylant Moore and brother, Bernard Moore. Survived by husband, Michael L. Sills; and daughter, Whitney Elizabeth Sills, Nashville, TN. Mrs. Sills was a Purchasing Agent for Vanderbilt University, and attended West High School, along with being a graduate of Belmont University. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the funeral home, with Chaplain Dahl Johnson, officiating. Interment will be at Spring Hills Cemetery, Madison, TN. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2008 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alive Hospice. Pallbearers will be friends and family. MARSHALL DONNELLY COMBS (615) 327-1111.

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Published by The Tennessean on Aug. 10, 2008.

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Harriett and Vic Simpson

September 10, 2008

I will always remember Julia's infectious laugh and personality. We are so sorry for your loss.

Cathi Lasater

August 13, 2008

There was not a kinder person than our sweet Julia. I will always remember her beautiful smile and the giggle that belied her mischievous side. She was grace and class personified.

Ed O'Connor

August 12, 2008

Julia was certainly one of those unique "jewels" that we get to know and be around in this life. Over the years, I cannot tell you what a pleasure it was to get to know and work with her. Julia always seemed to bring a positive perspective to every situation...always bringing a laugh and a smile, regardless of how difficult the situation might be.
Mike & Whitney my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

john Betty

August 12, 2008

I have not had the pleasure of being around Julia in years but she still stands out as a pleasure and joy these many years after jr high and High school.My prayers are with her husband and daughter and the numerous other loved ones in her life since I am sure Julia is with the Lord.

Martha Hathaway

August 12, 2008

Julia was such a kind and wonderful person. I think everyone that came in contact with her, loved her. I am very proud to say that I knew her and how much she meant to me. Her soft spoken voice and that wonderful smile would cheer anyone up. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Angie Smith

August 12, 2008

Julia was an absolute angel! She will be missed so much! I feel so blessed for being able to work with her and get to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Let your memories bring you comfort. May God bless you all!

Jonie Chavez

August 11, 2008

Julia was beauty and grace personified. Her inner beauty exuded in her personal and professional life with an always present smile and effervescent giggle. I am honored to have worked with her and blessed to have called her my friend. My prayers are with her daughter and husband who were her reason for being. I love you Julia thank you for just being you.

cherese hallums

August 11, 2008

I worked with Julia in Procurement for about a year before I changed departments and she was such a pleasant person to be around. She was so sweet, and so pretty. I was floored to hear about her on Friday. She will be greatly missed. I pray for Julia and her family.

Doug Kinsey

August 11, 2008

Julia was such a delight to work with and always made you feel like you where the most important person she had to deal with. She was a true friend and will be missed greatly.

Ginger Atwood Gray

August 11, 2008

I remember Julia for her kindness, grace, humor, and that sweet smile. A bunch from West got together some months ago and it was so good to see her. Little did we know that our opportunity to renew friendships would be cut so short. Our loss is heaven's gain.

Ann McGauran

August 11, 2008

I enjoyed working with Julia at Vanderbilt. She truely lived her life with joy in all things. She had the best smile, it would just light up the room. I always felt her heart in everything she did and I will miss her.

Mary Courtney Kaufman

August 11, 2008

Julia was absolutely charming. Her girlish smile and wonderful giggle could never be forgotten. I was fortunate to have known such a geuine lady.

Brenda Ammons Foster

August 11, 2008

I treasure our school years together and will always remember my dear friend, Julia. She was a blessing to so many. Brenda & Phil Foster

Elaine Hayes

August 11, 2008

Julia will be sadly missed by all of us at Vanderbilt who knew and worked with her. Julia was a very sweet and extremely nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kimberly Beasley

August 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike and Whitney.

Kenneth McClellan

August 11, 2008

Julia was so sweet and such a good person who loved Whitney and Mike. My daughter was in school with Whitney at St. Bernard and St. Cecilia and she spent the night many a times at the Sills house. She will be so missed.

Jean Lomax

August 11, 2008

Julia was such a delight. She will be sorely missed.

Dolores Anderson

August 11, 2008

Julie was a very special friend to me. She was a beautiful, loving and caring human being. I will miss Julia very much.

With my deepest sympathy. May God Bless Julie's family and friends.

James Gurule

August 11, 2008

Julia was always a good part of my day when we worked together at Vanderbilt. She cheered me up when I was down, took me to lunch when I needed a break but didn't realize I did. Most of all she made me laugh and always laughed at my silly jokes. She was a kind loving person and I am blessed that our paths in life crossed eachother. My prayers are for her family as I am sure she is in God's arms.

Kimberly Scheuer

August 11, 2008

Julia was a terrific person and always so much fun to be around. I know she loved her family dearly and adored Michael and Whitney who brought so much joy to her life. My prayers and thoughts to her family and friends at this painful time of loss.

Kathy Taylor

August 11, 2008

Julia was a true lady in every sense of the word. She was one of the most delightful people I ever had the pleasure to meet. She always welcomed you with a smile and a hug. I will truly miss her. My prayers are with her family.

Suzanne Hughes

August 11, 2008

To Julia,

You were the most gracious woman I've ever known. Your smile, laughter, and whit will be missed tremendously. I'd like to share a poem that...well, just makes me think of you.

William Wordsworth


Daffodils


I wander’d lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretch’d in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay;
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced, but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee;
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.



Much love, and all of my respect!

Harold Foster

August 10, 2008

Julia displayed her heart with her smile. She touched everyone who knew her with kindness. It was my privilege to know her at West. My prayers are with her family in their loss.

Holly Hays

August 10, 2008

At West Julia always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed by all. My sympathies to her family and friends.

Jimmy Cole

August 10, 2008

At West, Julia was always the one who made you feel welcome and appricated. When I saw her again at the last get together she was the same. We have lost a special friend. My prayers for comfort are with her family.

Stella Walton

August 10, 2008

Mike and Whitney:
Julia was a very special person and one of the most giving and loving people I have ever met. I truly enjoyed knowing and loving her. May God bless her and both of you.
Sincere Sympathy.
Stella "Barnes" Walton

Robert Coniglio

August 10, 2008

Julia was a special friend throughout our years at West High School. My thoughts and prayers are with Michael and Whitney and Julia's friends at this time.

Ro Shulenberger

August 10, 2008

May it comfort you to know how many caring thoughts are with you at this sad time. Julia had a kind and loving grace about her. She filled the room with her smile and I will miss her. Peace

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