Julia Ann Mccormick

Julia Ann McCormick, 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She was born June 9, 1922 in Plainville, Indiana to Gladys (Dyal) and Hermel McCormick. As a small child, her father moved his family from Indiana to Oklahoma City to accept a new job in automobile finance. They lived in Oklahoma City, Amarillo, and Tulsa.

In 1940, Julia graduated from Classen High School. Shortly after graduation the family moved to Tulsa, OK and Julia attended Tulsa University. Not long after Julia enrolled in college, World War II began and the family moved to Chicago where her father was transferred for his job.

Julia went to work for the Pennsylvania Railroad. At the close of the war, her mother and father returned to Tulsa and Julia remained in Chicago.

In 1952, Julia returned to Tulsa and began working for Pan American Petroleum. Shortly after being employed she was transferred to Fort Worth, TX and remained there until 1971 when she moved back to Tulsa, OK to be with her family.

Upon her return to Tulsa, Julia started working for Williams Company where she was an Executive Secretary until she retired in 1980.

Julia was active in Desk and Derrick Club, having served as the President of both Fort Worth and Tulsa organization. She was an avid bridge player and loved to travel. Julia will be remembered as independent, lively and fun-loving.

She was a member of the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for many years.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys (Dyal) and Hermel McCormick; and brother, Max McCormick.

Survivors include sister, Carol (Mike) King; two nieces, Gail (Jim) Evans and Jessica King; and five nephews, Robert (Julia) McCormick, Brian (Janet) McCormick, Curt (Jill) McCormick, Eric (Mary Helen) King and Matthew (Karen) King.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 10 AM at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church with Reverend Amy Venable officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Julia's name to Boston Avenue United Methodist Church; 1301 S Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service and Cremation Care Center. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family, online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.