Julie LeNeave

BENTON, Ky. -- Julie Ann Wulfers LeNeave, 59, of Benton passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Julie worked for 18 years as a general manager of retail bookstores. Most of her experience was with Waldenbooks and later with Davis-Kidd and Joseph Beth Booksellers. She served nine years as director of the Downtown Development Authority of Elberton, Georgia. In that role, she led Elberton to receive distinction as a National Main Street City. She was also instrumental in the revitalization of the historic Elbert Theater.

Julie enjoyed racing sailboats with her husband, Mark, boating, deep sea fishing and traveling the world.

She is survived by her husband, Mark LeNeave; mother, Elaine Northern of Benton, Missouri; son, Joseph Chance (Danielle) Hoffmeister of Desloge, Missouri; two daughters, Bailey Ann Hoffmeister of Park Hills, Missouri, and Madeline Taylor LeNeave (Edwin) Morales of Murray, Kentucky; brother, Tim (Becky) Wulfers of Mesa, Arizona; sister, Terri (Phil) Brown of Springville, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Cami Wulfers of Cape Girardeau; and six grandchildren; along with her beloved pet, Scooter.

Julie was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Wulfers, and her father, Jerry Wulfers.

A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, Kentucky, followed by a memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Rick Jones will officiate.

A memorial Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. Inurnment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery on Perryville Road in Cape Girardeau.