A Life Story
Julie Marie Hilliard, 59, of Midway, Georgia, died tragically on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Julie will be missed by her husband, Martin G. Hilliard; son, Tyler Clifton Paul; mother, Brenda Lucas; father, Christopher Lucas; brothers, Al Lucas and Paul Lucas (Dennis Stamey) and their son, Chris; daughter-in-love, Dashia Horn and her children, Adam and Elena; daughter-in-law, Cheyenne Crosby and her children, Haisley, Kasher, and Kyler; sister-in-law, Staci Reddick and her children, Morgan Macpherson and Allie Lucas; Staci’s granddaughter, Maelyn Macpherson; step-children, Charli and Troy Walton and their children, Camryn, Riley, and Presley; Skiler and Kyle Swanson and their son, Jameson; Ryan Rivera; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mari0an and Dianne Hilliard; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Annie Hilliard and their children, Ava Hilliard and Briana Roberson. Julie was born in Savannah, Georgia. She will be remembered as being a kind, empathetic person who enjoyed nature and gardening. She also enjoyed baking, cooking, family gatherings, traveling, and shopping. The visitation will be on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The memorial service to celebrate Julie’s life will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, plant a tree in Julie’s memory. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 West Highway 80 – Pooler, Georgia (912) 748-2444