Obituary of Julie Wilson

Julie Grace Wilson entered into rest July 26, 2009 after a battle with lung cancer with her loving family by her side. She was born May 17, 1961 in Clifton Springs, NY she is the daughter of Mary E. (Vine) Galens and the late Robert C. Galens. Julie earned her Bachelors Degree from Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania and her Master Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Brockport. She worked as a teacher for Holy Trinity School, Webster, NY and most recently for the Lockport School District at Washington Hunt Elementary School for nine years where Julie was the Advisor for Safety Patrol. Julie taught religious education at Immaculate Conception Church, Ransomville and was also the 2009 Honorary Survivor at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. She enjoyed reading, writing and most recently wrote a children's book about cancer. Julie loved spending time with her family especially her children of which she spent a great deal of time with at Skateland. She loved traveling around the country to events where her daughters were competitive roller skaters as well as all sporting events for her children. She had a very strong faith, belief and love for God and Jesus Christ. A special thank you to the faculty of Washington Hunt Elementary School for their support, time and prayers during Julie's long illness. Besides her devoted mother, Julie is survived by her loving husband Timothy R. Wilson of Cambria; cherished mother of Mary Catherine, Anna Elizabeth and Christian Robert James Wilson all of Cambria; beloved sister of Elizabeth (Thomas) Dannals of West Virginia, Patricia (Chris) Howard of Phelps, NY, Peter (Lynn) Galens of Clifton Springs, NY and Rev. Jeffrey Galens of Rhinebeck, NY; also Julie is survived by several dear nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden &amp; Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville, NY 14131. Interment will be in North Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a trust fund has been set up for Julie's children please make check's payable to Julie Wilson Memorial Fund c/o First Niagara Bank, 55 East Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.pruddenandkandt.com to leave an online condolence for the family. <h3>Visitation</h3> Relatives and friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. <h3>Services</h3> A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville, NY 14131. <h3>Interment</h3> Interment will be in North Ridge Cemetery.