Julia was born on August 13, 1990 in Metairie to William Hemmings and Lisa Ulmer Smith. She was a graduate of the University of New Orleans with a degree in Secondary Education. She was a Social Studies teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, where she was a mentor to and advocate for her students. Julia was kind, outgoing, and beloved by all, a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend. She loved her cats and made personalized collars for them. She loved making crafts and gifts for her family and students. She was a fiercely loyal New Orleanian, and loved music and Mardi Gras.
Julia is survived by her father, William Hemmings, her mother, Lisa Smith, sister, Rebecca Smith, stepfather, Richard Smith, uncle, Douglas Ulmer, and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by her stepmother, Donna Humberd, and grandparents John Hemmings and Gerry Salvaggio, Louis and Gloria Ulmer.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 31, starting at 11 AM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, with service at 1:30 PM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum.
