Julie G. Smith SUMMERVILLE - Julie G. Smith, 65, of Summerville, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at her residence. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Thursday, August 21, 2014 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 10 o'clock AM at Cypress United Methodist Church, 256 Myers Mayo Road, Ridgeville. Burial will follow in church cemetery. Julie was born on July 21, 1949 in Memphis, TN, daughter of the late Pete Francis Garbarini and Patsy (Hamlin) Garbarini. She was a retired mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. Julie was a former member of Cypress United Methodist Church and a current member of Knightsville United Methodist Church. Julie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are: two daughters: Summer Smith Ruff (Timmy) and Casey Leigh Smith, both of Lebanon; one son: Jantzen Tucker Smith (Natalie) of Lebanon; four grandchildren: Shelby Smith, Rhett Smith, Robbie Ruff and Addison Ruff; one sister: Donna Jenkins of Summerville; two brothers: Mike Garbarini of Summerville and Paul Garbarini of Charleston; father of her children: Victor L. Smith, Jr. of Lebanon and stepmother: Carla S. Garbarini of Hollywood. Julie was a godmother to Chris Jones of Memphis, TN A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 20, 2014
Bonnie Bridger (Mittelmaier) (1969)
Julie's sister Donna Garbarini Jenkins notified me of this very sad news regarding Julie. I remember Julie very well. She was such a pretty and lively girl, so full of energy and life. Donna said that even though they moved to SC the year Julie graduated in '68, often times they would pull out their KHS annuals and have so much fun taking a "walk down memory lane". I can relate! Julie has left us too soon.
Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier '69
Carole-Sue Stern (Fiest) (1968)
I seriously lost my breath when I read of Julie's passing. Although I never could catch up with her, I thought of Julie often. We had some of the best times ever, and I loved her dearly. One of the hardest things in my life was when Col. Garbarini was transfered, and my best friend had to leave along with her amazing family. No one was as beautiful as Julie... on the outside, as well as on the inside. A bit of my heart was taken tonight when I learned that Julie is gone. So sad...