She was the widow of Bro. Larry Gregory, a homemaker and Pastors wife, ministering with her husband, and was very active in church work, playing the organ and piano at various churches. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Monticello, where she served as organist. She was the daughter of the late Stephen Ernest Williams and Susie Parkhurst Williams and was preceded in death by her son, Dick Gregory, son-in-law, Marlin Leavell, one infant grandson, Larry Stephen Leavell and two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Leavell of Monticello; her grandchildren, Larry Leavell and wife, Diane of Amory, MS, Joyce Keeling and husband, Jim of McGehee, AR and David Gregory and wife, Kathryn of South Riding, VA; her daughter-in-law, Martha Gregory of North Little Rock; six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
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Marsha Pierce
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 29, 2010 I enjoyed taking care of Ms Julia when I worked at the nursing home. She was so sweet & thankful for everything that you did for her. I will keep your family in my prayers.Marsha Pierce
Sharon Wigley
Monticello, AR Monday, May 24, 2010 I met Ms. Julia when I went to work at the Senior Citizens Center in 2000. She became a very special person to me, a Grandmother and Friend. She will be greatly missed. My Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family. May God Bless You and Hold You in His Loving Hands.Mike Davis
, AL Saturday, May 22, 2010 Larry,Like all grandmothers'; your grandmother was a very special lady. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is leaving behind a very special grandson who I am proud to call a very special friend in my life. While she is in Heaven now; she will remain in your heart forever.