Julie A. McNames

On Monday, December 14, 2020, Julie A. McNames passed away peacefully with her Sister, Georgia and Brother In-Law, Bernie, at her side.

Julie was born April 4, 1965, in St. Louis, Mo. To Abbie and George Ann McNames. Julie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister Pam (Leo)Winter, brother Al (Felicia) McNames, sister Georgia (Bernie) Conlon, sister Debbie (Ron) Weeks, sister Penny (Russ) Phillips, brother Rev. Ray McNames, brother Cliff (Sharon) McNames, Aunt Ceal Pilcher, and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Julie truly loved all the babies who came into her life.

Julie fiercely loved her family and greatly enjoyed spending time with them whenever she could. In her mobile days she loved bowling (many trophies), hitting rummage sales and Michaels Craft stores.

Julie worked at a sheltered workshop in St. Peters for 23 years – she was a hard worker (loved the paychecks!) and had many great friends among coworkers and staff there. Julie lived in a Community Living residential home. She involved herself in numerous activities with the PEP program, many plays and other performances, including a memorable role as Auntie Em in the Wizard of Oz. Julie participated in many St. Charles County Miss Amazing pageants and loved the attention those pageants brought.

Following her retirement from the sheltered workshop Julie participated in the Rise Program through Willows Way, St. Charles. Julie loved the opportunity to "go, go, go", she greatly appreciated the program, staff and friends she made there.

At the time of her death, Julie's roommates at Community Living were Bert and Jane. Her special roommates Margaret and Rose preceded her in death. The compassionate and caring CLI staff who positively influenced Julie for decades are too numerous to mention. Current House Manager Halimeh B., Patty B., Nurse Jennifer V., and staff members Sarah, Tina, and Dewanda. Current and past caregivers all gave so much of themselves to Julie – your care, concern and love for Julie will not be forgotten by the Family. God Bless You All!

Visitation Sunday December 27, 3:00-8:00 PM at Colliers Funeral Home. Services 9:00 AM Monday, December 28, 2020. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Julie had a giving spirit and in recognition of that spirit the Family asks that you consider a memorial donation to Community Living, Inc., 1040 St Peters Howell Road, St Peters, MO 63376, and/or Willows Way Rise Program Inc., 800 Friedens Rd. #100, St Charles, MO 63303.