By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Saturday, March 9, 2019

    10:00-11:00 am

    St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

  • Service

    Saturday, March 9, 2019

    11:00 am

    St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Julie C. (nee Harding) Witt, 67, of Trenton, IL, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.

    Julie was born October 18, 1951, to Leslie and Doris (nee Giles) Harding in Reading, England.

    She attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon, IL.

    She was the best mom and grandma—everybody’s rock and everybody’s mom. She loved her horses and her motorcycle. Her grandchildren were everything to her. Julie was a very special person, never met a stranger, loved people, and made friends everywhere.

    She is survived by her significant other, Larry Guess, Trenton, IL; children, Joanna (Nick) Trame, Trenton, IL, Louisa (significant other, Mike Gurka) Whitley, Belleville, IL, Paul Witt, Wendell (Leslie) Witt; grandchildren, Julianna Huber, Abigayle Huber, Josephine Huber, Bailey Trame, William Trame, Ryan Trame, Mallory Witt, William Witt, Caitlinn (Derek) Anderson; sisters, Leslie May, Mary (Lee) Jensen, Dianna Harding, Robin Harding; brothers, Rodney Harding, Phillip (Sue) Harding, Gilbert Harding.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Doris Harding; husband, Terry Witt; granddaughter, Morgan Witt; sister, Celia Curtis.

    Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

    Visitation: Saturday, March 9, 2019, 10:00-11:00 am, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

    Memorial Service: Saturday, March 9, 2019, 11:00 am, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

    Clergy: Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

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15 Condolences
 
  1. Anna Curtis / February 21, 2019 at 1:56 am

    Hold on tight to your memories for comfort lean on your family and friends for strength always remember have much you are loved x Auntie Julie love you ❤

  2. Rodney Harding / February 21, 2019 at 9:45 am

    God Bless Julie rest in peace, our thoughts are with your family and our hearts go out to you at this very sad time. Much love from Rod and Carol Harding xxx

  3. Lucy Curtis / February 21, 2019 at 11:00 am

    Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but all ways near, still loved, still missed and very dear love lucy curtis always xxxxxx

  4. Diana white / February 22, 2019 at 4:53 am

    Julie was a special Person hard working and loyal to family and friends had a great sense of humour and she spread that around everyone will love and miss you for ever love di xxx❤

  5. Deborah Norman / February 22, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    💔 Always will remain in our hearts. Aunt Ju was a wonderful part of my life. The memories I will cherish forever. This is not goodbye but see you later, i know you will watch over your beautiful Jo & Lu,
    Larry, Grandchildren and family & friends. I know you must be happy with the other Angels . Love Debs ❤

  6. Lesley May / February 22, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    Such fond memories Julie of taking you for walks when you were a toddler along the River Thames with your brothers and sisters. I remember how much you loved the paddling pool, splashing in the water, always laughing and smiling!
    Rest in peace, love from your eldest sister, Lesley

  7. Philip and Sue Harding / February 24, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    Sending all our fondest love to Larry, Jo and Lu and all the family at this very sad time. Julie was such an amazing woman, sister, mother and grandmother who gave so much love and was loved by so many.
    God bless you all xxx
    Philip & Sue, Phil & Emelie, Emma & Ryan xxx

  8. Jeanette Cole / February 24, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    So sad Julie that you’ve left us so soon, although you live on in your children and grandchildren.

    The comforting words you wrote to me after my dad died suddenly, “Know that it gets a little easier to cope with, as time goes by”, will now also be true for Jo and Lu.

    My thoughts are with your family at this time.

    Love from your niece, Jeana x

  9. Jonathan May / February 25, 2019 at 11:19 am

    I will never forget my vists to Julie, Terry, Lu and Jo in Winnweiler, Germany at the beginning of 1988.
    I had just left home to join the armed forces and my frequent visits helped me ernormously at the time.
    I was always welcomed with open arms.

    Rest in peace Auntie Julie and my thoughts are with Jo and Lu.

    Love from your nephew, Jon x

  10. Gail Macari / March 9, 2019 at 9:10 am

    Julie was my neighbor and always ready to lend a helping hand. She will be missed. So sorry for your loss

  11. Amy Lewis / March 9, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Aunty ju you will be missedeveryday, Such fond memories I will hold dear xx sleep tight love you xx ❤️💔

  12. Marc Silverman / March 13, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    Met Julie when she still lived in Mascoutah. We trail rode with her and the girls. She even bought two horses from us (Qualeel and Prince) to be some of her first lesson horses. Sorry to hear of her passing.

    Marc & Cheryl

  13. Ann Richardson / March 23, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    I enjoyed all our conversations on horses and motorcycle Julie and envied the life you enjoyed on your farm. Rest easy now and ride like the wind wherever you are

  14. Maureen Watson / March 24, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    I am heartbroken to hear of Julie’s passing. I just heard today. Julie had become a very dear friend of mine on Facebook. I will miss her terribly. I thank you my friend for all your kindnesses and friendship and for helping me get through some tough patches in my own life. You were always so happy and cheerful and brought joy to everyone who knew you. My condolences to all your family. I hope you are at peace my love.

  15. Ginny Lopez / March 24, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Such a lovely lady. Always ready witha kind word or a helping hand. Time for a good rest now Julie. You are so missed.

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