Wolfe, Julia Ruth

Saturday, January 2, 2016, Julia Ruth Wolfe was called into the presence of God. She was born January 4, 1930. She was 85 years old. Julia was preceded in death by her husband, Grant C. Wolfe, and her son, Michael H. Wolfe.

She was a charter member of Seneca Baptist Church, and she was active in the church, teaching a ladies’ Sunday School class for over 30 years.

Julia was a loving mother who is survived by two children, Samuel C. (Nancy) Wolfe, of Marion, Ohio, and Tammy Wolfe, of Elliston. Julia also had four granddaughters, Michelle Johnson, Alyce Wolfe, Amy Wolfe Deeren, and Kelly Wolfe Velting. She also had nine great-grand children.

Julia and her husband, Grant, moved to Elliston, in 1972, to start an antique business, which continued until Grant’s death. She began sewing various projects that would last beyond her years. She was an accomplished seamstress who made teddy bears, diaper bags and small travel bags for her family and friends.

The funeral will be held at Seneca Baptist Church, on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Collins officiating. Calling hours to share with the family will be one hour before the funeral at 1 p.m. at the church.