Obituary from The Journal:  News of the Churches of God

Julie Belle Myrick Wilkins of Hawkins, Texas, passed away May 30, 2015.

Julie was born June 4, 1944, in Portland, Oregon, to Raymond and Edna Myrick.  She grew up in Oregon, went to Ambasador College in Pasadena, California, and eventually moved to East Texas, where she lived for the past 34 years.

Julie was a loving and loyal daughter, sister, wife and mother who gave of herself in extraordinary ways.  She was the main caretaker for both of her parents in their last years as well as her mother-in-law, Lillian Wilkins. She was well known in the East Texas area for her superb baked goods and other culinary products.  She was friend and support to many and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband, James Wilkins, daughter, Rebecca Anderson of Larue, Texas, brother David Myrick of Denton, Texas, and sister, Ruth Myrick of Dallas, Texas.  Extended family includes James Wilkins of Tyler, Texas, Jared Wilkins of Oklahoma and Judy Rounds of Houston, Texas, and their families.