Julie Ann McFarland

September 30, 1987 - February 15, 2020

Julie Ann McFarland was born September 30, 1987 in Salem, Missouri to Ronald and Mary McFarland and passed away February 15, 2020 in Salem, Missouri at the age of thirty-two years. Julie was an amazing young lady and an inspiration to everyone who had the opportunity to know her. She was full of live and knew how to make you smile. Julie grew up in Salem, attended Dent-Phelps R-3 School, graduated from Rolla High School, and attended Covenant Care. As a young girl, Julie was saved and baptized at Hope Community Outreach in Rolla. She was a member of Walking Faith Ministries and truly enjoyed worship, singing with the congregation, and special church dinners. Julie loved being in the water. She enjoyed spending time at the lake house and tubing behind the boat. Julie was an avid country music fan and wasn’t afraid to sing along. She was very tech savvy and watched many country music videos on YouTube. Julie loved shopping, especially for CD’s and DVD’s. Some of her favorite movies were Matilda, Spiderman, Parent Trap, and Xena. Most of all, Julie treasured spending time with her family. She was a big help with the household chores and cherished the time spent with her brothers, especially wrestling and cutting up with them. Julie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving parents: Ronald and Mary McFarland of Salem, MO; two brothers: Michael McFarland of Salem, MO and Willard McFarland and wife Amber of Springfield, MO; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Julie is preceded in death by her grandparents: John and Roberta McFarland and Willard and Mildred Pyatt. Julie had a sweet soul and lived a full and extraordinary life. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral Service for Julie Ann McFarland was held Thursday, February 20, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Lyndell Decker and Pastor Jason Brown officiating. Song selections played were “Amazing Grace”, “Farther Along”, “I’ll Fly Away”, and “Go Rest High on that Mountain”. Serving as Pallbearers were Willard McFarland, Michael McFarland, Jeremy Brown, Jeremy Robertson, Nathan Williams, and Jordan Brown. Burial was in the Carty Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Julie Ann McFarland to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis and left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com