"Dear Robyn and Mike, My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for the loss of your mom."
In loving memory of
Julia Pettit
March 28, 2016
Julia M. Pettit, age 83, of 639 York Street, Quincy, died Monday (March 28, 2016) at 3:54 a.m. in the Senior Center.
Julia was born January 23, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Edward C. and Thelma H. Trout Wind. She married Carl Dale Pettit in 1951 St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1981.
Julia graduated from McKinley High School in St. Louis in 1951. She was a 1967 graduate of St. Mary's Nursing School and a 1985 graduate of Palm Springs College.
Julia was employed as a nurse at St. Mary Hospital in Quincy for 14 years. She was a Chemical Dependency Therapist at the Betty Ford Center in Palm Springs, California for 16 years. Julia also served as the Director of Administration at Michael's House in Palm Springs for four years.
Julia was a member of Luther Memorial Church in Quincy. She loved gardening and roses.
Survivors include two children, Michael (Terrie) Pettit of Quincy, IL, and Robyn (Harry) Neal of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Jerry (Mable) Wind of Alton, IL; brother-in-law, Jim (Barb) Pettit of Quincy; a special friend, Ty Hargate of Palm Springs, CA; nieces and nephews; and her dog, Hope.
In addition to her husband, Julia was preceded in death by her parents, a son, James Pettit, a daughter, Denise Pettit, and a great-grandson, Caden Thomas.
Services: A private inurnment will be held at Greenmount Cemetery.
Memorials: Quincy Humane Society
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"So. Sorry for your loss Sarah and Mike"
"Mike and Terri, am sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers go out to you and your family"
"We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy and Laura Peterson"
"I am blessed to have met such an awesome lady and have her as my dear friend. Julie was like a Mom to me and I will always treasure the time that I spent with her. Julie and I connected and became friends in a very short time. I felt as though I had known her my whole life. Julie was a selfless person who showed me unconditional love for others. I will miss her dearly, may she rest in peace, no more struggling and no more pain. Julie's spirit & love will be with us forever! I love all of you:) Charlotte"
"So very saddened to hear the passing of "Aunt" Julie. We all loved her dearly, and a huge part of my life growing up. From all of us, Myself, My husband Michael and my daughter Jessica.. we send love to the family and our heartfelt condolences Love to you all."
"My dear friend, I will love and remember you forever and our memories will always be in my heart! You are another angel in heaven. I will miss you more than you know. To her family.....I am sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother and friend. She loved you all so much. Her strength, care and love live within you and may we all treasure those beautiful memories, love and lessons that she taught us. Now she is at peace and in a beautiful place."