Julia F. Read

Julia F. Read, 86, of Maryville, TN passed away on March 19, 2013 at Kindred Health Care. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ward O. Read. They will be buried together in Clearfield, PA. She is survived by her daughters, Sally (Jim) Morris, Kay (Larry) Andrews, and Donna Read; her sons, Ward O. "Butch" (Gail) Read, Jr. and Paul (Christine) Read; her brother, Jim (Vera) Welker; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held at Our Lady of Fatima in Alcoa, TN on April 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. She worked in the service industry. She loved her family and enjoyed laying by the pool in Naples, FL and playing dice. Everyone who knew Julia adored her and called her Grandma. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Haven House, PO Box 134, Alcoa, TN 37701. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Julia F. Read please visit our Sympathy Store.