I remember Julie from Benjamin Franklin High School.  She was upbeat and had a can do attitude about anything and was mindful of her privacy.  It was great meeting her and my prayers are with her friends and family.

Julie was my cousin, and I have wonderful memories of family visits in Washington DC, Johnson City and New Orleans.

Julie was reserved and quiet, but if there was a question hanging over a conversation, Julie, even as a child, usually piped in with the correct answer.

She was pretty, charming and intelligent.

I remember visiting New Orleans in the late '80s and my cousins wanted to show me some of the New Orleans nightlife.  Julie led the way, leading to a dive bar somewhere in New Orleans - a band was playing and band members were her friends. 

I was particularly impressed with the way Julie handled the team of bouncers at the door.  

My recollection is that she knew the bouncers, so we were whisked to the front of the line and through the door, without having to show ID.

I was amazed, as I was in my early 20s at the time, so Julie was still a teenager!

I also admired the way Julie helped rebuild, literally, New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina:  my cousin was as tough as nails!

When I was in New Orleans last February, it was Julie's idea to drive out and spend an afternoon with her sister Emily's family.

Some would not have wanted to drive across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, but I knew it would be an ideal opportunity to have a nice conversation with Julie.

As we drove, Julie and I had a wonderful opportunity to catch up regarding ourselves, our parents, our grandparents.

After February's visit, I had a renewed respect and admiration for Julie as a person and as my cousin.

I especially feel gratitude towards Julie because I think she had a closeness to our grandmother, as Julie was very attentive to and supportive of our grandmother.

When there was work to be done, Julie was serious and focused.

But Julie's sense of humor was never far from the surface.

She was beautiful and smart.

Julie will be missed terribly.

I worked with Julie for many years at NOPL. Julie was a great friend she was funny, always smiling, she never let anything upset her, she had a great sense of humor. My sympathy to the  Wingard family, Julie will truly be missed. "Whether we live or die, we are the Lord's, we shall always be with the Lord", (Rom, Thes)  Virginia Williams (Houston, TX)

Julie was such a great and funny friend.  We became friends in Natchitoches, mainly through my sister, who went to college with Julie.  She inspired my daughter to think about working in the library system, and will be truly missed. My sincere condolences to the family.

I am very sorry to hear of Julie's passing. We were friends at Ben Franklin!  She as such a kind and patient person with a super sweet smile!
My condolences to her family!

My sympathies go out to the Wingard family. Julie will be truly missed by the NOPL family.

OBITUARY

Julie Wingard

February 3, 1969 – November 5, 2014

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

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