Julie Anna Townsend, age 62, was tragically taken from us Monday, August 6, 2012. Her goodness, sweet disposition and deep love for her Lord give us faith that Julie Anna Townsend, age 62, was tragically taken from us Monday, August 6, 2012. Her goodness, sweet disposition and deep love for her Lord give us faith that she's with him now.
Julie was born on July 10, 1950 in Rochester, NY. She spent her early years there before moving to Naples, Florida in 1960. For her high school years she returned to the Rochester area and graduated from Spencerport Central High School, Class of 1968.
Julie received her LPN and was a nurse for 36 years. She loved her work in the prison system of Collier County and, most recently, at the Russel County Medical Center in Lebanon, VA. Each patient was a source of joy and good humor to her, and it was her humor and caring that made her so beloved.
Julie is survived by her step-father of 52 years, George Rock of Lake City, Fl; her sisters, Deborah Townsend of Lebanon, VA, Sybil Townsend of Athens, GA, and Jessica Rhodes of Sausalido, CA; her much loved sons, Joe Kozlowski of Altoona, IA, Jeremy Meyers of Naples, Fl, Tim and Chris Dowell of Lake City, Fl; and caring nieces and nephew. She had 5 grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Pictures of the 3 youngest remain the wallpaper on her computer.
A memorial service is scheduled for this Saturday, August 11, 2012, 11:00 AM in the chapel at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl. Friends are invited. Julie's recently deceased mother was comforted by the care of Haven Hospice and donations to them are requested in lieu of flowers. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025 (386-752-1954) is in charge of arrangements. Please send words of comfort to the family at http://www.gatewayforestlawn.com/.