Woodard Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC
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Obituary For Mrs. Julia Greene Heggie
Julia Greene Heggie transitioned from this life on May 27, 2021. Her funeral will be held 12:00PM on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Woodard Funeral Home Chapel. Visitations will start 1hour prior to the service at the chapel.
She was born on June 7, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the union of the late Rev. William A. Greene, Sr. and the late Ngetsen Greene. Julia spent her early childhood years in Florida before the family moved to Mullins, SC in 1956. She graduated from Palmetto High School in 1965 where she developed her love for music playing the trumpet and singing in the Glee Club. Upon graduation, as valedictorian of her class, she attended Bennett College in Greensboro NC.
Julia accepted Jesus Christ while attending Mount Olive Baptist Church, Mullins SC. While living in Greensboro she joined St. Stephen United Church of Christ during the pastorate of Rev. Dr. George Gay. During her active membership at St. Stephen she was a Circle Member, a Girl Scout Leader, and a Choir Member.
Julia worked at Southern Bell as a long-distance operator and retired in 1999 as a central office repair technician supervisor. She lived in Greensboro for over 50 years and during that time she developed many close friendships and life-long friends.
Julia leaves to cherish her memories her devoted daughter, Allison Heggie Williams (Thomas), Coatesville, PA., her granddaughter, Alana Williams, brother, Rev. Dr. William A. Greene, Jr., (Barbara), Keyport, NJ, sister Liane Greene Montford (Tony), Albuquerque, NM, nieces and nephews Bryan, Craig, Michael, Andrea and Elliot and a host of friends.
Woodard Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Guest Book
May Almighty bless and keep the precious memory of dear Julia Greene close to you always. I pray for your encouragement and strength. Love & peace, Alberta Crawford Kinard (former Palmetto High School schoolmate) Class '67
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Allison, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom always had a smile and we enjoyed her funny conversations about the paper route you both had. Love, Thelma and Darrell England and Donna England Barber
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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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