Mrs. Julia Frances Dearing

Julia was born December 19, 1928 to Ben H. and Anna Idora King Williams Glidewell in Mangum, Oklahoma at 09:15 am where she grew up surrounded by a large loving family as she was the youngest of six. Julia attended school in Altus, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas where she acquired a ninth grade education. In 1948, after WWII Julia and her family moved to Keller, Texas where they made their home.

Julia met the love of her life, R.F. Dearing in Keller where he worked at his family's laundry cleaners. Daddy said, “I was going to marry that girl” the first time he saw my mom. So, December 26,1952 they married. They were married 45 years before my Dad’s passing. My mom was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandma, and great grandma. She spent much of her free time with friends and family. She enjoyed being in nature doing things such as fishing, camping and tending to her yard, garden and flowers. If she was not outside she could be found painting, embroidering, crocheting or cooking.

Julia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Smithfield for 20 years. She enjoyed attending Sunday school and Church up until her decline in health. Though her health was not strong her faith never faltered; she read her bible and studied god's word till the day she joined him in eternity. She could be heard singing along to Gospel Hymns throughout her days and will forever continue to do so.

She was loved and cherished by all who knew her.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her four brothers Leonard Williams, George (Joe) Glidewell, Robert (Bob) Glidewell, Bennie Glidewell, one sister Edna Glidewell Carder. Sisters-in-law Mary Fay Williams, Bill Glidewell, May Glidewell and Alice Glidewell. She had been friends with May and Alice since she was 16 years old. Her nieces Diana Carder, Lauretta Blizzard. Nephews Gary Glidewell and Ricky Glidewell and Great Nephews Kelly Glidewell, Josh Glidewell and Troy Williams.

Julia is Survived by daughter Karen Dearing Rose and husband David Rose, Granddaughters Destiny Rose and Ashley Rose, Great Granddaughter Everlyn Rose, God Granddaughter Jessica Hilger and God Grandson Maxton Hilger. Along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

The Family wishes to thank Green Valley Nursing Home and Freedom Hospice along with their staff for the unbelievable amount of loving care they gave to Julia.The work you do is important and does not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you have done and all the kind thoughtful ways you do it, thank you.

Also a special thank you to the pallbearers along with our honorary pallbearers.

Visitation for Julia will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd; Colleyville, Texas 76034. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 11:00 AM at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Interment will follow the funeral service at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bluebonnethills.com for the Dearing family.