Julia Frances Mcintyre Dees

Julia Frances McIntyre Dees, 85, of Valdosta died on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Valdosta on November 5, 1926 to the late Archie and Julia Norton McIntyre. She graduated from Madison County High School and went on to receive her degree in education from the Georgia State Woman's College (Now VSU). She retired after 33 years of faithful service as an educator to both the Valdosta City and Lowndes County School Systems. In her youth, she enjoyed music and dancing. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and was very active in all aspects of the church. She sang in the choir and taught English as a Second Language Class through the Hispanic ministry at First Baptist. She loved her family and was devoted to caring for them as well as others.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, James Mattison (Matt) and Christine E. Dees of Gray, Jerry Dees and Terry Dees both of Valdosta, James E. (Jed) and Ginger Holcomb Dees of Savannah; grandchildren and spouses, Cliff Dees of Gray, Heather & Jason Montgomery of Valdosta, Sean & Casi Dees, Kristi Dees, all of Savannah, Trevor Dees of Valdosta, Tyler & Melinda Dees of Fayettville, NC, Josh Bennett of Savannah, Brittany & Kyle Ray of Valdosta and Gregory Gay also of Valdosta; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Ed Dees; her sisters, Eleanor Davis, Hattie Lou Moore, and Margaret Culbreth; and brother, John McIntyre.

Funeral services for Mrs. Dees will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Dr. Phil West and Rev. Mac Weaver will officiate. The burial will follow at Redland Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 8, 2012 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 4131 Valdosta, Georgia 31604-4131. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602