Mrs. Julia T. Dendy's Obituary
Funeral Service for Mrs. Julia T. Dendy, 82, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Rod Siggers, Rev. Bruce Willis, and Rev. Jeffrey McWhorter will officiate. Burial will follow in the Old Union Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Langley Funeral Home.
Julia T. Dendy, a beacon of love and faith, peacefully completed her earthly journey on August 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on July 19, 1943, Julia's life was a testament to the power of grace, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her beliefs and family.
Julia's love story began with her beloved husband, John Parker Dendy, to whom she was married for 61 incredible years. Together, they built a life filled with joy, challenges overcome, and lessons learned. Julia's legacy of love continues through her children: Thomas "Chris" (Shannon) Dendy of Auburn, AL, John Marcus (Dana) Dendy of Wetumpka, AL, and Lara Dendy (Jacava) Mattison of Jacksons Gap, AL. Her grandchildren, Mason Dendy, Parker Mattison, EmmaLee Mattison, Rachel Dendy, Ryan Dendy, Brandon (Christi) Bullard, Kyle Horn, and Shane Horn, and her great-grandchildren, Christen Thomas and Leon Brandly Bullard, will carry forward her spirit of generosity and compassion.
Julia's education at Massey Draughton Business College in Montgomery, AL, laid a strong foundation for her professional life. Mrs. Julia retired as Financial Director of the Lee-Russell Area Council of Government Area Agency on Aging. Yet, her most cherished role was that of a mentor and guiding light to her family. She seamlessly blended wisdom, humor, and patience to nurture a home where everyone felt valued and loved.
Her faith was the cornerstone of her existence. As a devout Christian, Julia lived her beliefs through her gentle nature and her unwavering faith, which touched all who knew her. She was a living example that a life rooted in faith can weather any storm and shine brightly for others to find their way.
Julia was welcomed into eternity by her father, Wortham Thomas, and mother, Tera Thomas, who preceded her in death. She leaves behind a family that is a testament to her life's work: a circle of love unbroken, a legacy of faith undiminished, and a memory cherished.
As we celebrate Julia T. Dendy's remarkable life, we are reminded that our time here is precious. Let us honor her memory by living fully, loving deeply, and spreading kindness and joy wherever we go. Julia's life was a lesson in love, and her story continues in the hearts of those she touched. Her light will never fade, for it lives on in the lives she shaped, the faith she shared, and the love she gave so freely.
Langley Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Julia Thomas Dendy.
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