Passed away gracefully on May 10 at the age of 98 surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas & Anna Walsh, brothers Cornelius & Thomas Walsh, her husband Worth (Charlie) and daughter Anna Wilson.
Born in St. Louis and raised in an Irish family, she met and married Charlie Wilson in 1949 and raised five children together; Eileen (Bob) Burns, Anna, Michael (Jane) Wilson, Patty (Mike) Kelly, Tom (Vicky) Wilson. Grandma to Colleen (Brian) Piel, Nick Burns, Matt Burns, Ryan (Yarel) Wilson, Sean Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Claire (Zach) Dashner. Great Grandmother to Charlie, Colin and Abigail Piel and Sorren Wilson.
Her happiest time was spent with her children as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always looked forward to her nightly call with her niece Mary Ellen.
She was always welcoming to friends and neighbors and touched many lives with a special quality of humor and wit for everyone she met.
At 55 years old she continued her education and lifelong dream of becoming a nurse which she continued until her early 70s.
She was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Choir for 35 years, an avid bridge player and loved her books.
Jul was truly a “Jewel” of a women. We will miss her singing, dancing and storytelling.
Visitation at Kutis Affton 10151 Gravois, 63123, Thursday, May 14, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Mass Friday, May 15 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Laboure Church. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions to Friendship Village Hospice or Friends of Kids with Cancer are appreciated.