Julia McLeaish Fazio was born in Beaumont, TX on January 18, 1923 to Thomas and Vivian McFarland McLeaish. Julia passed away at Harbor Hospice on January 28, 2011.
A mass to celebrate her life will take place on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Church in Beaumont, TX with the Reverend John Hughes officiating. A gathering of friends and family will take place at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m. officiated by the Reverend Khue Bui.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Vic Fazio; parents; brothers, Louis and Tom McLeaish, and sister, Lucille McLeaish.
She is survived by her daughters, Denise Mott and Chris Huff and husband, Mike; grandchildren, Danny Mott and wife, Shanna, Julie Shook and husband, Lyndon, Sam Huff and wife, Sarah, and Tyler Huff; great-grandchildren, Ellie Huff and Nathan Mott; brother, Donald McLeaish and wife, Linda, and sisters-in law, Antoinette Farnie and Katie Fazio.
The family would like to express their love and thankfulness to the Harbor Hospice staff for the care they gave their mother and a special thank you to Rose, LaKisha, Lorrette, Claire and Pat.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson's Association, 1501 N.W. 9th Ave/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.