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ENID, OK - Memorial service for Julia Kathaleen Matlock will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2014, at Bethel Hawley Baptist Church in Hawley, Okla., with the Rev. Gary Lillie officiating under direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Pond Creek.
Julia was born July 22, 1959, in Sallisaw, Okla., the daughter of Watie and Frances Matlock. She departed from this life and graduated to her home in heaven on Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Enid, Okla.
She attended her school years at Tahlequah schools, graduating in 1977. She attended Northeastern State University and Oklahoma State University, receiving degrees in biology and zoology.
Julia was also a licensed Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Fire Service Instructor. She was a lifelong resident of Oklahoma, living and working since 1989 at the Byron Fish Hatchery as the assistant manager.
Julia was very active in church wherever she lived and participated in numerous mission trips around the United States (South Dakota and Colorado) and to several foreign countries (Brazil and China). She was a faithful member and often taught adult classes at many of her churches, including Bethel-Hawley Baptist, where she has attended since 1993.
She was a dedicated volunteer, serving on MANY boards and organizations through her many years in the community. Most recently, she served as a founding board member for the Great Salt Plains Health Center and an EMT and instructor for the Hawley Rural Fire Department.
Julia was an avid reader and maintained a large collection of books she has lovingly donated to many local schools, libraries, churches and organizations. She continued her love of reading with her Kindle digital reader. She also collected many other items such as cast iron and knives, enjoying attending estate sales and auctions to find her treasures.
Julia was a talented wood worker and often used this hobby to bless others by helping build porches, remodel bathrooms or many other helping projects she eagerly participated in.
Julia always had �adopted� nieces and nephews to add to her many family and frequently attended local school sports or agriculture events to support these kids and was VERY loved by them all.
Julia is survived by brothers, Hugh (Conley) Matlock and wife Joyce, Thomas Matlock, Raymond (Buzz) Matlock and wife Robin; sisters, Elaine Thompson and husband Steve, Dee Shirk (and the late Carl), Rena Pickering and husband Dick, Maria Delaney and husband Jeff, and Ima Jean Matlock; as well as many loved nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Julia was preceded in death by her grandparents, Noah and Voizzie Mathis, Hugh and Rena Matlock, and her parents, Watie and Frances Matlock.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Hawley Baptist Church or Hawley Rural Fire Department.
(Submitted by family)
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