Julia Diane Young Manuel
July 10, 1959 ~ July 31, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Surrounded by her family, Julia Diane Young Manuel passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on July 31, 2016, after an amazingly brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born July 10, 1959 to her surviving parents, James and Virginia Creasman Young.
A devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister, she was known by some as "Julie" and by others as "Diane", but by all who met her as a warm and caring person. She was an artist, writer, and lover of nature, whether mountain, sea, or cosmos. She had a strong passion and tender heart for animals, especially dogs. She loved them all--big and small.
Born in Asheville, she graduated from Erwin High School in 1977, attending Western Carolina University afterwards, where she fell in love with her future husband. She lived long stretches of her life in Salisbury and Rutherfordton, N.C., though the majority was spent in the Leicester area, to which she returned for good in 2006, happy to be near family.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, John T. Manuel, and her two sons - who were the apple of her eye: Steven, 30, and Johnny, 27; her sisters Debra Young Brown and her husband, David, and Donna Young Kocot and her husband, Marty, and many adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitations will be held at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2.
A graveside service will be held at Green Hills Cemetery on Wednesday, August 3, at 10:00 a.m.
At other times the family will be receiving guests at 49 Whispering Woods Dr., Asheville, N.C.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brother Wolf or any other favorite charity of their liking.
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Great lady, her son Johnny is one of my best friends. She will be missed.
Lots of great memories of our boys growing up together. She was such a lovely person – inside and out. Love and prayers to the family.
It’s with a heavy heart I write this. She was a very kind and compassionate person who took fellow employees ‘under her wing’. I last spoke to her at the end of June, a great conversation that I will always remember her for. My sympathies and prayers to the family and all who knew and loved her. You will be missed Julie, rest in peace.
To Jim, Ginger, and Family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious daughter. Sister.mother and wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Martha Reece
Julie’s soft smile and warm greeting will be dearly missed next door.
We are thinking of all of the family. May you find the comfort you need through the time ahead.
God Bless.
So very sorry for your loss .Prayers for your family .
My toughts and prayers are with John and the entire family. I worked with Julie the past 2 years, she was a pleasure to work with, and a truly special person.
So sorry. Our prayers are with you. Lots of good childhood memories playing with my cousin.
Sending condolences and prayers to the family during this difficult time. My husband and I worked with Julie at Apac and thought the world of her. Always a gentle soul and a smile for every one.
Dear Donna and Family,
Our hearts are hurting for you during this time of great loss. Please know that we are here for you and that we are praying for your whole family. We know how very much you loved Diane and how blessed she was to have such a great family surrounding her with support and encouragement during her life, and especially during her illness. We pray that you will be comforted by the fond memories of Diane that you will hold in your heart…forever, and the hope we share that you will see Diane again someday in GLORY! xoxo
Sending prayers for all family members during this time of sadness.
So sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. She was a sweet and beautiful person. Lots of good memories of hanging out with the old gang in the Salisbury days. Much love to her family.
Jim and Ginger, Paul and I are so sorry to hear of your daughters passing. Prayers for your entire family.
Beautiful inside and out – I have so many fond memories of Diane since meeting her when I moved here in high school – she will always be in my heart – my love and prayers for her entire family.
Sending prayers and love . Pam Turbyfill Justice
To all the family – We’re so very sorry for your loss. We remember Diane from family get-togethers. She was such a sweet, kind, down-to-earth person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear family members, I am so sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. I worked with her at APAC, and she and I were true buddies. I will miss her sweet smile and friendship. Julie was truly a joy to be with. I will be praying for the entire family during this most painful time.
I’m praying for the family. I’m so glad I got to see Diane 2 years ago after many years if not seeing her. You will be missed my dear cousin. Diana Brokaw
John, I was shocked to read about Julie’s passing. Coleen and I both thought highly of the two of you. I gave Julie a hard time when she was my time keeper at Cone but it was all in fun. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your sons.
So sorry for your loss. I went to school with Diana she was a sweet person
Debra, I was so sorry to hear about your beautiful sister. I have thought about her and you many many times since you told me she was sick. I was hoping the outcome would be better. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
John, I just heard about Julie through the grapevine. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you and your boys are devastated. May God grant you peace and comfort.
My condolences to the family during this difficult time. I pray that you all have comfort. My self and my husband Alfredo had the pleasure of working with Julie. She will be missed but never forgotten. RIP Julie…
So sorry to hear of the loss of a devoted, wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Know that death will not always rule over us: ‘And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away’ (Rev. 21:4).