Julia Davis

Julia Ann Gourd, age 57 of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

She was born June 10, 1964 in San Francisco, daughter of the late David Durance Gourd and Theresa Katherine Buffalo.  She earned her sign language interpreter degree from NTC, Wausau.  She loved to read, doing crossword puzzles, going to the casino, and traveling.  Julia enjoyed spend time at the Community Corner Clubhouse, where she met many friends, including her special friend, Frank Thomas.  She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, listening to music and watching movies

Survivors include her five children: Joey (Scott) Daniels of Blackwell, WI, and their children, Frankie, Daisy, and Lala; Jacob (Kimberly) Leonard of Sugar Grove, Il, and their children, Keanna, Jacob Jr., and Liam; Justin Daniels of Stevens Point, WI, and his children, Zeda, Donald, Makye, Benjamin, Sequioa, Amahday; Cassandra (James) Flowers of Merrill, WI, and their children, Aaron, Hazel, Trinity, Riley, Xayne, and Lincoln; Amanda (Adam Jameson) Levenseller, of Blackwell, WI, and their children, Alexis and Lucas; two brothers, Alex and Terry Gourd, and her sister Eileen Brown (Terry Schmidt).

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at the Yellow Banks Park in Weston.

Brainard Funeral Home - Wausau Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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