The Herald Democrat
March 20, 2015

Born in Arlington, Texas the daughter of Tracey and Christina Skotnik, she died peacefully at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Kind, compassionate, and emotionally generous, Julie had frequently spoken of being an organ donor. The wonderful staff at Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Southwest Transplant Alliance made that possible. Her family is comforted knowing their loss has blessed six people with hope and healthy, vital organs. Julie also donated her hair to Wigs for Kids.
One of Julie's many talents was baking; family and friends were always excited to receive treats and goodies from her kitchen.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tracey Skotnik; maternal grandparents, Francis and Florence Miller; and paternal grandparents, Nancy and Joe Skotnik.
She is survived by her mother, Christina Skotnik; brother Michael Skotnik; aunts Beth Grubbs and husband, Bobby; Meg Fletcher
and husband, Neal; uncles Jeff Miller and wife, Chris; Greg Miller; John Skotnik and wife, Claire; aunt, Scottie Newman and husband, Leonard; uncle, Bill Arrington and wife, Sharon; cousins Shannon Lawrence and husband, Lance; James Miller and wife, Erin, and their children Benjamin and Elizabeth; Joshua Fletcher; John P. Skotnik and wife, Jackie; Joe Skotnik; Karina Roe and husband, Cody; David Newman; Cassie Newman; Julie's "adopted children" Spencer and Isaiah and their mother Kristi Taylor; and close family friend James Froelich.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Rev. Jeremy Myers, Pastor officiating and Rev. Antonio Aureus, Parochial Vicar, co-celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to any local animal shelter; the Grayson Crisis Center; or any charity of the donor's preference.