Julia Jessup Buxton

She was born September 11, 1907, in Camden, NJ, to the late Charles George Jessup and Bertha Virginia Platt. She was a homemaker and beloved mother of two children. Julia Buxton had been a resident of St. Simons Island since 1974, and was a former resident of Utica, NY. She served as a past regent and was a member of Oneida Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Utica, NY, and was also a member of the Brunswick Chapter, NSDAR. Mrs. Buxton was a past officer and member of the board of management of The Faxton Street Home, Utica NY. She was also member of Coastal Georgia Historical Society, Friends of The Lighthouse Museum, Mozart Society of Glynn County, Cassina Garden Club, St. Simons Island Rotary Club Ladies’ Auxillary, and the St. Simons Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Dr. William B. Buxton.

Survivors include her son, USAF Ret. Lt. Col. Harrison Hall Buxton II and wife Karin of Bandera, TX, a daughter, Virginia J. Buxton of Alexandria, VA, four grandchildren, Harrison Hall Buxton III, Elizabeth Kleier, Roxane Gill, and Endre Buxton, and 8 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Hospice of The Golden Isles, or NSDAR Approved Schools, through Oneida Chapter, Utica, NY, or Brunswick Chapter.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, March 3, at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. A private graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, March 4th.

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