Julia Duncan Johnson MacLeod

Julia Duncan Johnson MacLeod was born on February 15, 1931 in Little Rock, AR to Lomas and Julia Duncan. After her mother passed eight days after her birth, she was adopted by her aunt and her husband, Mildred and Charles Johnson in River Oaks Houston. She attended Lamar College specializing in Journalism. She was married to Leonard M. MacLeod on October 3, 1952. She had two children, Karen C. MacLeod and Julia (Julie) L. MacLeod. She was a homemaker to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Julia (Julie) L. MacLeod; Granddaughter, Rachel M. MacLeod; Great-Grandson, Jeremiah R. Vallejo; And brother, Clifton Wayne Duncan.

I am honored to share the life of my mother today. It's hard to try to explain 82 years in a short amount of time. My mother and I have always shared a very special bond. One that would never be broken by circumstances. I always told her she had eyes like Santa with a sparkle, like she had a great big secret that she was just bursting to tell you. As a child to an adult she has been the one who always opened her arms to me and made me feel so loved. She loved everyone. My mother was always outspoken, Some famous memories: like telling one of my friends that she was (fat'fat'fat). And that I had rocks in my head when not having her way. She waited everyday in her chair for the mailman in hopes of something from Ed McMann. She hid mail under the cushion of her chair for gifts she bought for her family. She was a generous soul. Christmas was her favorite Holiday She couldn't wait to give you her gift and see your excitement on your face. She accepted everything in life good and bad without speaking an unkind word about anyone. She endured a lot from an illness that took her thoughts to a different place. My mother was a very smart lady and could spell better than anyone I know. She wanted to be a writer in college having taken Journalism. She loved dressing up at every chance she got. Always looking like a lady. Given the chance she loved to dance and do a great Jitterbug. She also loved the bands like:Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, and Simon & Garfunkel. We Had a great time riding in my trans-am, as we popped the wheelchair in back and went on our shopping adventures. Often eating out at Sam's Boat was a favorite of hers. I'm so glad she got too live like a queen for about 6 years.This was something she always dreamed of. Her 70th birthday was exceptional, even having a band that played for (president Bush). She adored her granddaughter Rachel and her great grandson Jeremiah. Eyes beaming with delight. And a very special kind of love for handsome Raul, who is the husband to her precious granddaughter. She was very accepting of my lifestyle and loved my Partner in life Peggy, who brought laughter and love at every visit. She looked forward too her letters from her 86 year old brother Wayne that kept a watchful eye on his sweet sister. If she could say' I'm sure she would thank those other people that tenderly cared for her through the last years of her life at West Chase Manor. Although my heart is hurting I am comforted in knowing she is in Heaven in our Father's house of Paradise, where she makes her own decisions .For now she is our guardian Angel. You are still with your husband and your daughter, and I will see you again one day my beautiful mom. Now go have fun playing in the clouds.

"My Mema"

It's hard to imagine you being anymore beautiful in Heaven than what you were here on Earth.

Your eyes, your smile and gentle heart were an incomparable- inconceivable combination.

You had a immeasurable joy that could ease, if not cure, any distress.

Your sense of humor has trickled down the family tree as well.

From your not so fond feelings about Star Trek, to chasing me with a yardstick for listening to Madonna.

You always had me laughing.

And not to mention your abrupt "Hmph," when you were done contributing to a conversation.

My heart will always hold you especially close, when I think of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Decorating the Christmas tree with carefully saved passed down ornaments.

The star on top and the sweet and thoughtful gifts that were selected with such love.

But the greatest gift we all ever received from you is the priceless gift of your love!

In fact, your last words to us before you accepted your eternal reward, were just simply, "Love, Love, Love."

Not only were you reassuring us of what we already know, that you loved us,

but you reminded me that love is the absolute only thing that we need.

I couldn't possibly sum up in a few paragraphs what all being loved by you entails.

Being your granddaughter is an honor. I can only imagine the privileged my mother had of being your daughter.

And though no single person's life is without suffering, you always inspired me to want

to do for others and to make the lives of those I work with somehow better. Simply by showing love, patience, and kindness.

I thank God for you, for my heritage and that You are truly free.

You may have beat us out of here, but I know you are rejoicing in the light of our God, and for that I am truly thankful.

Love Your Granddaughter- Rachel Marie MacLeod

"Sweet Julia"

I felt a sense of presence

that you needed me

And it touched my heart oh so willingly.

I came to see you fore you knew I cared.

your sweet loved surrounded me

with each beautiful glare.

You had a face of an Angel and a heart of gold.

And all your memories we will forever hold.

I felt a lonely teardrop roll slowly down my face.

Fore when I looked gently into your eyes.

It fell tenderly on your cheek.

And at that point

I knew you didn't want to leave me,

But you couldn't tell me why.

I believed God needed an Angel

And he told me you were it.

Now you'll rise up into the Heavens

Fore our God has chosen you.

Now Death leaves us a "heartache"

No one can heal,

But love leaves a memory

that no one can steal.

So sit back my dear friend and enjoy the Glorious View.

And wait at the foot of The Golden Gates

Fore you have arrived in Heaven where your wings await.

Written by: Peggy Michel'

In Dedication to Julia MaCleod

A Sweet and Kind friend 11/25/2013