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Julia Fonville

Passed 09/29/2022

Obituary For Julia Fonville

Julia Ann Fonville was the daughter of the late Rosa Lee Boulware. She was born on July 27, 1955, in York, South Carolina. She transitioned from this life on Thursday; September 29, 2022.

Julia was a 1973 Bessemer City High School graduate. She was a devoted member of Greater Mt Zion Baptist Church, which is currently Mt Zion Restoration. She loved her church family. Julia was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, friend, and family member to all that came in contact with her. She was also a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She chose that team as her team because she loved their team colors. She was currently employed by Amazon in Charlotte NC.

Julia is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Aundra Fonville; mother, Rosa Lee Boulware; grandparents, James and Lucille Sanders; brothers, Carroll Boulware, Howard Boulware, Danny Sanders, and James "Sac" Boulware.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her children; daughter, Shrone Sanders, of Charlotte, NC; son, Adrian Sanders, of Gastonia, NC; son, Aundra Fonville (LaQuoya) of Lake Wylie, SC; son, Rashod Stang (Samecca) of Maysville, NC; grandchildren, Tylik Roberts of Gastonia, NC, Kaliyah Robbins of Charlotte, NC; Ashawndria Sanders of Tampa, FL; Leadria Sanders of Tampa, FL; Shalaydria Sanders of Tampa, FL; Aiden Sanders of Tampa, FL; Atayah Tucker of Maysville, NC; Samiyah Tucker of Maysville, NC; Makayla Tucker of Maysville, NC and two great grandkids, Phoenix Knight Roberts of Gastonia, NC and Halo Nevada Roberts of Gastonia, NC; two brothers, Jimmy Sanders (Carolyn) of Gastonia, NC and Ricky Boulware (Angie) of Gastonia, NC; one sister, Sharon Johnson (Berwyn) of Cherryville, NC and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 4 until 7

Funeral on Wednesday; October 5, 2022 at Mt. Zion Restoration Church at 1:00 p.m. with thirty minute visitation before the service.

Interment: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia

Masks required at all services and funeral will be live on funeral home facebook page.


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Timothy L Smith sent Red and White Handled Basket for Julia Fonville - October 04, 2022

My precious and graceful Aunt take your rest . You shall be missed. Thanks for always making my world a better place.

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To the family I was sad to hear the passing of your love one. My prayers goes out to the. Thank you God for knowing a special lady!

To The Family I wish I could Be There with you all I will be watching online. Sending prayers πŸ™ sympathy hugs and Love

Our Sincere Prayers and condolences are with you. May GOD Comfort You And Give You Peace And Strength. We Love You Anne Sanders And Family

To Shrone, Adrian and Andre. I love you all. I'm sorry I was not able to come but I am their in spirit and love. I will be watching online.. My condolences to you and I am praying for the Lord to give you comfort as you go through this difficult time. I told Wanda to hug you all for me. I love you cousins! Dierdre Sanders Andrews❀ πŸ™πŸ™

To Shrone, Adrian and Andre. I love you all. I'm sorry I was not able to come but I am their in spirit and love. I will be watching online.. My condolences to you and I am praying for the Lord to give you comfort as you go through this difficult time. I told Wanda to hug you all for me. I love you cousins! ❀ πŸ™πŸ™

So sorry to hear about the passing of such an wonderful sweet lady.My condolences to the family.Going to miss you Julia but I will forever hold your memories in my heart. Till we meet again.

Love Michelle Williams

Your beautiful smile will continue to shine in my memories of you. Deepest condolences to the family. She showed us how to live life without complaining and to continue to move regardless as to how you may feelβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ½

Your Mom will truly be missed Ms Judy was always nice to me and my girls . I love you all and I pray for comfort during this time .God Bless

I was saddened to hear about Julia passed away. My heart is broken πŸ’” I'm going to missed you deeply! My heartfelt condolences goes out to the Sanders/Fonville family. May God grant each of you the peace you need as well as provide strength and comfort during this most difficult time.πŸ™β€πŸ•Š

My prayers and love are sent to you! You have my condolences! Rest in peace my friend!

My condolences to the was a classmate of mine's and a true friend she will be missed

Thank you for the wonderful Christ like life you have always shown and Represented. Honestly the world was a beautiful place with you in it and your love and compassion was always contagious.

Our deepest Condolences to our cousin Julia Sanders Fonville. We already are missing your warm smile and encouraging words spoken many times. On behalf of the Sander,Phillips and Parks Family we extend our Love to the family.

May you find Comfort in knowing that Julia is at Peace!! My Sincere Condolences and Prayers to the entire Family! πŸ’—πŸ’šVanessa A. Manning

Prayers and condolences to the Fonville family so sorry to hear about your loss.

David Gunn

Sending our condolences to Mrs.Julia's family. We are saddened to hear about her passing. She was a wonderful woman, with a bright beautiful smile and kind words. Praying for you all! Rc and Miyonia Brown

From my family to yours, sending prayers and our condolences to you and your family. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Lisa, Teru, Bucky, and Annie Farley

My Condolences to the family may God comfort you in this time of sorry

To the Julia Fonville Family, It is our prayer that God will comfort your whole family during this time of grief. May He richly bless you as you mourn, and may the light of His presence be a continual source of consolation. Sincerest Condolences, Raymond, Beverly & Aaron Tribble

Family, May your memories live forever within your hearts and bring comfort, peace and laughter. May God keep, bless and strengthen you all in the days to come, Lisa Michelle Simpson.

Love and condolences to the Fonville and Sanders Family. We will miss our dear friend so much. Pamela Hamilton & Charles Hamilton β€οΈπŸŒΉπŸŒ…

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ms. Julia was always a very sweet person. Rest we'llπŸ•Š

Scrap, Nikki, Imani, and Amil Lockett

To: The Family Julia Fonville. You have my deepest sympathy. I Will be praying for your all during this time of bereavement. I had the pleasure of working with her at AOM, Inc & A few times at MTZ Restoration Food Dist. Well Done Rest in πŸ•ŠοΈ Peace. Tammy Sims

May the Lord comfort the family during this time. We offer our condolences and deepest sympathy. Beverly Gregory and family

To my precious long time friend. I love you!! Well done!! πŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•Š

Our prayers will continually be with you all. May God give you the peace and strength that you need. Julia was dear to our hearts.

Larry and Colette Hill

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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