Julia J. Lacey

Julia J. Lacey peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on December 22, 2025. Julia was a lifetime resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born to the union of Woodrow W. Lacey and Mary (Earndean) Jones Lacey on January 7, 1949. Julia passed away at her new nursing home in Baton Rouge. She was a resident of Baton Rouge for exactly two weeks before succumbing to her chronic illness. Prior to coming to Baton Rouge to be near her sister, Julia resided at St. Bernard Nursing & Rehab for 7 ½ years. A stoke had left her partially paralyzed and unable to care for herself living alone. After graduating from Walter L. Cohen in 1967, Julia studied at a local junior college while also working a few jobs, hoping to find her career calling. That calling came along a few years later when she took and passed the test to become a U.S. Postal Service employee. Julia never delivered the mail. She worked as a Letter Sorting Machine Operator (LSM) and eventually a Window Clerk at several post office stations in the New Orleans metro area. She retired after 25 years. But, it was while working at these post office stations that she met many friends who remained in her life until her death. Julia was a faithful and active member of Tulane Memorial Baptist Church all of her life until her illness would no longer allow her the privilege to attend. But, before her health declined even further, members of her Tulane Memorial church family would pick her up for church services. Those who knew Julia knew how much she loved to travel. Be it near or far, she would get there with friends or co-workers at the drop of a hat. And, she also loved to eat. Her preference was well cooked and well seasoned typical New Orleans cuisine. She was not so fond of nursing home food. But, knowing how much she loved outside food, one of her church member friends had delicious Creole/Cajun food delivered to Julia’s room every Friday. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Mary Lacey. She leaves to cherish her memory two sisters, Diann Lacey of Baton Rouge, LA and Joyce Lacey Garrison (Philip) of New Orleans as well as her bonus sister, Gloria Garnett of Las Vegas, Nevada. Julia is also survived by her godson, Tris Lear, Jr. of Donaldsonville, LA and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, the family is hosting a Memorial Service in honor of Ms. Julia Lacey. Cremation entrusted D.W. Rhodes F.H. - 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125.