Julia Willis

Julia Lanelle Willis, 88, of Hope Mills, died Monday, February 1, 2016.

Born on July 24, 1927 in Bogalusa, Louisana, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Irma Weathersby.

Along with her parents, Ms. Willis was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Frederick Willis.

She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Neasbitt and husband William, and Kimberly Luther; brother, Shelton Weathersby; grandchildren, Larry Hardee and wife Christina, Dustin Hardee and wife Ashley, Amy Neasbitt, Craig Neasbitt, and Leslie Neasbitt; and great grandchildren, Destin Hardee, Brendon Hardee, Dylan Neasbitt, Lacy Neasbitt, MacKenzie Neasbitt, Kegan Neasbitt, and Edward Neasbitt.

Ms. Willis will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.