Julie Ann Davis

Julie was born on April 3, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, to Floyd G. and Kathryn L. Davis. She had a younger sister, Kathy, who preceded her in death in May 2014. The Davis family lived in Dallas and Brownsville, Texas, before moving to Farmington, New Mexico, where Floyd developed his business endeavors.

Julie graduated from Farmington High School in 1960 and later attended the University of New Mexico, where she studied journalism. In 1962, she met her first husband, Navy Lieutenant Cal Carter, marking the beginning of a life filled with dedication and service to her family and community.

Returning to Farmington, Julie organized and taught at Casa Montessori School creating the first all-women board in the state of New Mexico. Her family was deeply involved in local politics, with her father serving as mayor of Farmington. Julie herself was active in the political sphere, serving as co-chair (with her second husband Charlie Hughes) of the Democratic Party for San Juan County. She also founded Farmington’s Children’s Museum in the old library building, was the bookkeeper for the family business of operating the marina at Navajo Lake, and worked as the adult education coordinator at the First United Methodist Church.

In the late 1990s, Julie answered a spiritual calling and pursued her Masters of Divinity at Southern Methodist University. Upon graduation, she joined the ministry with the New Mexico Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving in Albuquerque, Roswell, and El Paso, Texas. In 2005, she moved to Portland, Oregon, where she led a lively small church until her retirement, and embraced the role of a fun and loving grandmother to two of her granddaughters.

In retirement, Julie moved to an independent living facility where she forged new friendships and became a formidable card player, particularly known for her spirited games of Spite and Malice.

Julie had a passion for puzzles, politics, mystery books, and card games. Throughout her life, she was dedicated to community service, equality, inclusivity, and sharing Jesus’ love for all people. Julie’s favorite place was her grandparents’ cabin in Green Mountain Falls, where she enjoyed her friends and the natural beauty of the area. Her wish was for her ashes to be scattered in the falls after her death.

Julie is survived by her children, Andy, Julie, and David, and her beloved grandchildren, Holly, Curran, Juliana, Ian, Katerina, and Honahlee. Her legacy of love, service, and devotion to family and community will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.