She was born on July 10, 1964 in Camp Zama, Japan to Edgar and Sekiko Heacock. Julie graduated from Auburn University and began her lifelong career in education. She was a beloved teacher at Chelsea Middle School and a mentor to all of her students in Shelby County. Julie was a loving, kind, and gentle mother to her children, a beloved daughter and sister, and a fun-loving aunt.
Preceding her in death is her daughter, Hannah Grace Yeager; and her mother, Sekiko Heacock.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Nicholas Paul Yeager; her loving partner and companion, Lee Hibbs (also known as Coach Hibbs); her father, Edgar Heacock; her two sisters, Misayo Heacock Lim and her husband T.S. Lim, Erimi Heacock Young and her husband Brad Young; and nieces and nephews, Eric Lim and his wife Abbie, Meggie Lim, Kennith Young and his wife Kara, and Mary Allison Young.
The family has set up a Venmo account for donations to be made to the Julie Yeager Algebra I Fund at Chelsea Middle School. All donations will be transferred to the account at Chelsea Middle School. The Venmo account is @JulieYeagerAlgebra1Fund
Please share memories of Julie on her webpage on Southern Heritage Funeral Homes website at www.southernheritagefunerals.com
