Julia (Judi) Ann (Johnson) Eggenberger gained her wings after a short fight with cancer at her home in Westland, Michigan on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the young age of 66.
Julia's life may seem too short to many but for those who were blessed to know her, understand that the imprint she left far exceeds the quantity of time that she was alive. Julia was a great mother and was very proud of her two sons, and she would always brag about her beautiful grandchildren. Now we are sure that she's watching over them as their guardian angel!
Julia was also a very talented person. She made a career as a hairstylist and created many one-of-a-kind crafts and homemade gifts. She loved thrift and antique shops and had a knack for finding great items. Julia also enjoyed solving puzzles of all types and made the most delicious potato salad and pistachio fluff. Julia was well known for her sense of humor and quick wit that would have you laughing for days.
Julia was preceded in death by her father and mother, Forster and Virgie Johnson and infant daughter, Sonya Starr.
Julia leaves to cherish in her memory two sons, Jesse (Shawna) Eggenberger and John (Alexandria) Eggenberger; her daughters of the heart, Jusenia Cavazos and Melina Cavazos; her beautiful grandchildren, Sully, Kaylee, Jameson, Jaylen, Elena, Lionel aka Junior, Cataleya and Santino; loving brothers, Johnnie (Linda) Elkins and Leon (Shirley) Johnson; sister, Violet (Fred) Perez; nephew, Derek (April) Branim; nieces, Morgan (Kris) Jackson, Alisha (Troy) Perez; great nephews, Cillian, Jordan, and Conner; great nieces, Stark and Lily. Also, many cousins who she loved dearly and shared many fond memories, and best friends, Cindy Bergeron and Joan Strong, whose children lovingly referred to her as "Auntie Julia."
She will now rest in peace free from all earthly disease, aches, or pain, and is sure to be watching over us all.
Funeral arrangements for Julia will be on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Nie Funeral Home 2400 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor, MI. Visitation is from 11:00 am-1:00 pm with service to follow, and a graveside burial at 3:00 pm at Washtenong Memorial Park, 3771 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI. Immediately following burial will be a Celebration of Life with refreshments at 13021 Lake Point Blvd., Van Buren Township, MI.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Julia's burial fund or to the American Cancer Society.
https://gofund.me/56eb65ce